LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen beat Bochum 3-1 and narrowed the gap to leader Bayern Munich to three points on Friday. Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso could take particular satisfaction from the win after two debatable selections were involved in his team’s goals in a fine second-half display.

Xabi Alonso has done a remarkable job in charge of Bayer Leverkusen and, although his time at the club may be coming to an end with renewed links to Real Madrid, he could still sign off with another Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich dropping points before the international break.

Bayer Leverkusen battled past strugglers VfL Bochum 3-1 thanks to two second-half goals on Friday to cut the gap with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich to three points. Goals from Victor Boniface on the hour and Amine Adli in the 87th minute sealed the win and lifted the second-placed reigning champions,