The battle for the Bundesliga title continued on Sunday, as Bayer Leverkusen secured their second consecutive league win to extend their lead at the top of the table. The match saw the hosts secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over bitter rivals 1.FC Köln, leaving the defending champions in pole position.

In what was a dominant display from the home side, they took control early on and never looked back. Leverkusen's attacking prowess shone through as they created numerous opportunities, but it was their clinical finishing that ultimately sealed the deal. A brace from Christian Pulisic gave the visitors a two-goal advantage at half-time, and despite some late resistance from the home side, they were unable to find a way back into the game.

For Leverkusen, this is another important milestone in their season. They have now won four of their last five games and will be confident of securing the title with just one more match remaining. However, there will be no let-up for them as they face tough competition from other teams still fighting for a place in Europe's elite club competitions.

For 1.FC Köln, it was a disappointing day as they failed to make it three wins out of three. The visitors had chances to get back into the game, but ultimately found themselves frustrated by a solid performance from Leverkusen. Despite the loss, they remain in contention for a European spot and will be hoping to pick up a result against Eintracht Frankfurt next weekend.

Overall, this was a crucial win for Bayer Leverkusen and sets them up nicely for the final few matches of the season. With only one more game left, they will need to keep their foot firmly on the gas if they want to hold onto their title hopes. Meanwhile, 1.FC Köln will need to regroup quickly and work hard to avoid a repeat of this disappointment in the coming weeks.