Bayer Leverkusen avoided a fourth successive defeat as the German champions came from 3-1 down to beat VfB Stuttgart 4-3 on Sunday evening.The win saw Leverkusen close the gap on Bundesliga leaders

"To have that great feeling again after these ten days - that was important for all of us," said Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso after the game. As for the title race, he said all Leverkusen can do is try to win their remaining games.

Xabi Alonso's bold claim that "a lot can happen" has lit a spark under Bayer Leverkusen as they slashed Bayern Munich's Bundesliga lead to six points with a thrilling 4-3 comeback win over VfB Stuttgart.