Bayer 04 Leverkusen need to deliver an immediate response to their weekend defeat at 1. FSV Mainz 05 if they are to keep up the pressure in the race for a top-four finish when they host struggling SV Werder Bremen on Wednesday (kick-off 20:00CET/19:00GMT).

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A Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez goal was not enough to prevent Die Werkself from falling behind Mainz in the standings after a 3-1 defeat on Matchday 23, but they fortunately do not have long to dwell on that defeat as the fixtures continue to come thick and fast for a side who are in action again in the UEFA Europa League next week.

Watch: Mainz 3-1 Leverkusen - match highlights

Opponents Werder showed plenty of fighting spirit to come from behind at home to SV Darmstadt 98 and grab a crucial point, but they are still in the relegation play-off berth with the bottom two also closing in, which is why every point counts at this stage of the season.

Watch: Bremen 2-2 Darmstadt - match highlights

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