Bayer Leverkusen secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Augsburg, closing the gap to Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to just four points. First-half goals from Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz were enough to seal the win for Xabi Alonso’s side.

Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are on a six-match winning streak in all competitions, and coach Xavi Alonso wants to make sure that run continues on Saturday at Augsburg, who have been formidable in their own backyard.

Toiling quietly behind leaders Bayern Munich and surprise package Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen have returned to the form which took them to a league-cup double last season.Fixtures (1430 GMT unless stated) Friday Freiburg v Wolfsburg (1930) Saturday Borussia Moenchengladbach v Holstein Kiel,

Toiling quietly behind leaders Bayern Munich and surprise package Eintracht Frankfurt, Bayer Leverkusen have returned to the form which took them to a league-cup double last season.