Though Bayer Leverkusen’s chances of successfully defending their Bundesliga title had been in serious doubt for quite some time, last night’s 1-1 draw against St. Pauli effectively sealed the

AUGSBURG, Germany -- AUGSBURG, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of a second consecutive Bundesliga title faded with a 1-1 draw at St. Pauli on Sunday. Patrik Schick put Leverkusen ahead in the first half but Carlo Boukhalfa equalized in the 78th to leave the defending champion eight points behind Bayern Munich with four rounds remaining.

Bayer Leverkusen have now lost 15 points from winning positions in the Bundesliga this season. Only Wolfsburg (17) and Stuttgart (23) have lost more