Bayer Leverkusen beat FSV Mainz 05 2-1 (1-1) in the Bundesliga. Granit Xhaka and Robert Andrich scored for the league leaders.
Mainz's equalizer was scored by Dominik Kohr in the 8th minute. Jessic Ngankam was sent off in the 80th minute for a foul on Xhka. The Werkself are heading towards the title, Mainz remain in danger of relegation. The game was the first Bundesliga game after the DFL's investor deal failed.