Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen eased past struggling Holstein Kiel 2-0 with a goal and an assist from Amine Adli in the Bundesliga on Saturday to close the gap on leaders Bayern Munich to five points.

Bayer Leverkusen tightened their grip on second in the Bundesliga as they cruised to a victory at struggling Kiel on Saturday.

Bayer Leverkusen's dwindling hopes of defending their Bundesliga title must not be derailed again by promoted Holstein Kiel, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday. October's 2-2 home draw with Kiel was an early blow to Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have gone on to establish an eight-point lead at the top.

The Champions League last-16 draw threw up some mouth-watering matches with holders Real Madrid playing local rivals Atletico Madrid while Bayern Munich were drawn against Bundesliga title challengers Bayer Leverkusen on Friday.

Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund all found out who they would face in the round of 16 of the Champions League today. Let’s analyse the ties: Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern

The Champions League draw has been completed, with teams now knowing who they play in the last16 and their possible route to the final. Club Brugge v Aston Villa Borussia Dortmund v Lille Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen PSV v Arsenal Feyenoord v Inter Milan Paris St-Germain v Liverpool Benfica v Barcelona The first legs will take place on 4/5 March,