Bayer Leverkusen set a new club record during their tight 3-2 win over Freiburg as Xabi Alonso's men continue their march towards the title.

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• Leverkusen beat Freiburg 3-2
• Set club record for most wins in season
• Club on course to win the league title

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Die Werkself extended their Bundesliga unbeaten record this weekend against Freiburg thanks to goals from Florian Wirtz, Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick. They also set a club record for most victories in the Bundesliga in a season after making it 22 wins from 26 league matches for the first time ever, according to OptaFranz.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The win leaves the club in pole position to claim the Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich looking set to lose out on top spot first time in over a decade. Leverkusen now have a 10-point gap over the Bavarians with just eight matches remaining in the season.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Bayer will have to win at least seven of their last eight games if they want to match the league record for the most wins in a single season in the Bundesliga. The current record stands with Bayern Munich who won 29 times in the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons.

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• WHAT NEXT FOR LEVERKUSEN?

  Alonso's men will return to action after the international break when they take on Hoffenheim in the league on Saturday, March 30.

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