Bayer Leverkusen kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday when Victor Boniface made his long-awaited comeback. Boniface scored with his first shot at goal since his proposed move to Saudi team Al-Nassr collapsed.

Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday to move within six points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, with Victor Boniface scoring a goal just days after his move to Saudi Arabia collapsed. The 24-year-old was stood down from training last week as he explored a transfer to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi side Al-Nassr.

Bayer Leverkusen, despite going down to 10 men saw off Hoffenheim 3-1 to maintain the six-point gap to Bayern Munich at the top of the table. The first half was a very comprehensive performance from