Bayer Leverkusen secured their place at the top of the Bundesliga with a convincing 2-0 victory over Mainz 05 on Sunday afternoon.

Patrick Schick and Franck Ribéry scored for Bayer Leverkusen in a game that saw them dominate possession throughout. Schick's first-half goal was followed up by Ribéry's second-half strike to seal the win.

The visitors struggled to find rhythm early on, but they managed to get some momentum going in the second half. However, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the attacking prowess of Leverkusen, who dominated possession and had several chances to score.

Mainz 05 did manage to create one notable opportunity in the second half when Christian Pfeifer took a shot from outside the box that was saved by Leverkusen goalkeeper Jan Oblak. However, it wasn't enough to turn the tide of the game.

Leverkusen now move up to third place in the Bundesliga standings, while Mainz 05 remain sixth. The result also means that Bayer Leverkusen have closed the gap between themselves and Bayern Munich, who sit at the top of the table.

Overall, this was another impressive performance for Bayer Leverkusen, who showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Germany. They will look forward to facing more challenging opponents in the coming weeks, as they continue to climb the league ladder.