With the result, runners-up Leipzig earned their seventh win of the season to sit in touching distance to leaders Bayern. Meanwhile, Mainz slipped to the 10th place after suffering the fourth loss.

Elsewhere, Schalke extend their unbeaten run to five games as Schoepf provided two goals to inflict Werder Bremen the third defeat in row.

After a contested opening period the "Royal Blues" opened the scoring with 35 minutes into the game as Schoepf benefited on a rebound to head home the lead.

Only three minutes later, Schalke added another goal to their lead as Nabil Bentaleb tapped home a rebound following Naldo's free kick on target.

Bremen responded with three minutes remaining in the first half as Serge Gnarby converted a foul play penalty to pull one back.

After the break, Schoepf sealed his brace in the 63rd minute to put the game beyond doubt, as the "Royale Blues" protected their lead to the end.

Despite earning the third win of the season, Schalke stay on the 12th place whereas Werder Bremen slumped onto the 16th place, which is a relegation play-off spot.

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