Soccer-Leverkusen back on top of Bundesliga after beating Freiburg


(Reuters) -Bayer Leverkusen reclaimed top spot in the Bundesliga after beating Freiburg 2-1 at home on Sunday with goals from Florian Wirtz and Jonas Hofmann to remain unbeaten this season with eight wins in nine league games.

Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen, who have only dropped points in a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich, are on 25 points, two clear of the second-placed champions.

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