Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Mainz: Record-breaking Werkself given a helping hand by Mainz

While Bayer Leverkusen's victory over Mainz was simultaneously unspectacular and record-breaking, there were individual landmarks to celebrate for Florian Wirtz and Robert Andrich.

Leverkusen, Germany - Bayer Leverkusen set a new Bundesliga record on Friday night, extending their unbeaten run to 33 games with a 2-1 win over Mainz 05 – although they were given a considerable helping hand by the visitors' goalkeeper Robin Zentner, who fumbled Robert Andrich's long-range effort for the winning goal. Earlier, Zentner had been given little chance when Granit Xhaka fired Leverkusen ahead – but Mainz responded quickly and generally defended well with discipline and physicality, prompting uncharacteristic anger from head coach Xabi Alonso. Florian Wirtz's 100^th Bundesliga game was one of his quieter ones, while Andrich's fortunate strike also marked his 100^th Bayer Leverkusen appearance. The Werkself are now 11 points clear of Bayern Munich, at least for a night, before the Bavarians play on Saturday.