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In a significant turn of events in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich's unbeaten streak came to an end on December 15, 2024, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Mainz. This unexpected loss has reignited the title race, with Bayer Leverkusen capitalizing on the opportunity to narrow the gap at the top of the standings.

Bayern Munich, previously undefeated, saw their lead reduced to just four points after Leverkusen secured a 2-0 win away to Augsburg. Leverkusen, under the management of Xabi Alonso, has been on a strong run, winning four consecutive matches and now sits provisionally two points clear of third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt.

The defeat for Bayern Munich was marked by the absence of their top scorer, Harry Kane, who was once again out due to fitness concerns. This absence was felt deeply as Bayern struggled to find their usual rhythm against Mainz. Jae-sung Lee of Mainz was the standout player, scoring a crucial double that sealed the victory for his team.

Meanwhile, Leverkusen's consistent form has been a key factor in their rise. Alonso emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes and adapting to adversity, which has helped his team become more consistent and mature.

In other Bundesliga action, Borussia Dortmund's match against Hoffenheim ended in a dramatic 1-1 draw. Giovanni Reyna gave Dortmund the lead early in the second half, but Jacob Bruun Larsen scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Hoffenheim, denying Dortmund the win.

Top Performers:
- Jae-sung Lee (Mainz): Scored a double against Bayern Munich.
- Giovanni Reyna (Dortmund): Scored the opening goal against Hoffenheim.
- Jacob Bruun Larsen (Hoffenheim): Scored the equalizing goal in stoppage time against Dortmund.

Scores and Results:
- Bayern Munich 1-2 Mainz
- Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Augsburg
- Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hoffenheim

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