If Leverkusen can play their best performance in every match the way they have done so far, then they might be able to compete with Bayern Munich. Leverkusen will face Bochum in their next match and we can say for sure that Leverkusen will win easily in this match. And if they can collect three points by winning this match, then they will be able to get close to Bayern Munich in the points table. Moreover, since Bayern Munich is currently in the first position of the points table with 62 points, and Leverkusen has 56 points, there is only a six-point gap between the two teams at the moment. If Leverkusen wins the next match, there will be a 3-point gap, and there may be a more exciting fight in the Bundesliga from next week.
Leverkusen should focus well on their performance in the Bundesliga because their elimination from the Champions League of course their only hope to win the trophy is only in the Bundesliga. The previous week they played a very good match because they were behind first but Xabi Alonso's troops were able to make a comeback which made them succeed in stealing 3 points at VFB's home.
I think Leverkusen does not underestimate Bochum in the next match because Bochum is able to play better when facing a stronger team. So Leverkusen must try to play as well as possible because they need to get 3 points in order to catch up with Bayern Munich who are leading the standings. Indeed, statistically Leverkusen has dominated the last 5 meetings with Bochum and I think they can do it again in the upcoming match.