Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz scored twice and set up another goal as he steered the German champions to a comfortable 3-1 victory over visiting Borussia Moenchengladbach on Saturday to stay four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Barcelona representatives will watch Bayer Leverkusen duo Jonathan Tah and Florian Wirtz in Tuesday's Champions League game at Atlético Madrid, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen setzt die Jagd aus der Ferne auf den FC Bayern fort und erstürmt das Dortmunder Westfalenstadion. Um Florian Wirtz, den großen Star der Werkself, gibt es derweil großen Wirbel.

With the win, second-placed Leverkusen kept the pressure on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table, four points behind the leaders.

“When we gathered for training this morning, they [Wirtz and Exequiel Palacios] were stuck in a traffic jam on a bridge in Cologne for a long time,” said Alonso. “They were absent from our preparation and our meeting and came straight to Dortmund,” which gave Alonso an ‘uneasy feeling’, per kicker.

FSV Mainz 05) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Attempt blocked. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Álex Grimaldo. Attempt saved. Nathan Tella (Bayer ...

Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Mainz 05 to the BayArena for what promises to be a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Both teams have hit impressive patches of form, ensuring a match that will demand attention from start to finish.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

Florian Wirtz scored twice and provided an assist as Bayer Leverkusen moved back to within four points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz scored a brace and provided an assist to lead his team to a 3-1 Bundesliga win against Borussia Mönchengladbach. There weren't a host of chances in the first half but Wirtz did the best out of the few opportunities to find the breakthrough in the 32nd minute.

Florian Wirtz played a starring role as Bayer Leverkusen overcame Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1 at BayArena, moving back to within four points of Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich, which won earlier in the day.