Bayer Leverkusen presses, but ends up tied with leaders Bayern Munich
Without a center forward, Xabi Alonso’s team creates good chances, but fails to put the ball in the net. With a draw, the Bavarian team maintains a good lead at the top of the Bundesliga
THE GAME
Playing at home, at the BayArena, Bayer Leverkusen created good opportunities, but ended up drawing 0-0 with Bayern Munich, in a game of the 22nd round of the Bundesliga. Xabi Alonso’s team played in a more defensive formation, without a center forward, and managed to neutralize the strong attack of the Bavarians. In this way, the home team created good goal opportunities, but lacked anyone to finish on goal, hitting the post twice.
ADVANTAGE KEPT AT THE TOP
With the draw, Bayern Munich maintained their eight-point lead over Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga. The Bavarians now have 55 points, compared to Xabi Alonso’s team on 47. In the next round, Leverkusen visit Holstein Kiel, while Bayern host Eintracht Frankfurt.
