Bayern Munich battled to a 0-0 draw against Bayer Leverkusen, securing a crucial point in their quest to reclaim the Bundesliga title. The clash marked the first goalless meeting between the two German giants since April 2017, with both sides struggling to convert chances in a high-intensity showdown.
The game started with fierce intensity, setting the tone for a tense encounter. A heated exchange between players followed Piero Hincapié’s aggressive challenge on Dayot Upamecano, earning the Leverkusen defender an early booking in the 11th minute.
Despite the attacking talent on display, clear-cut chances were scarce in the first half. Florian Wirtz tested Manuel Neuer with an improvised effort before Jeremie Frimpong struck the crossbar. Nathan Tella then rattled the bar again, narrowly missing the breakthrough for Leverkusen. Bayern, on the other hand, endured a historic first-half struggle, failing to register a single official shot for the first time since Bundesliga records began in 1992/93.
The second half saw Neuer make a rare error, misjudging Álex Grimaldo’s free-kick and conceding a corner, but Bayern’s defense remained resolute. Harry Kane finally recorded Bayern’s first shot in the 73rd minute, only for it to be blocked at point-blank range. Leverkusen pushed forward again, with Amine Adli forcing a late save from Neuer, but neither side could find a decisive goal.
While the draw extends both teams’ unbeaten streaks to six matches, it favors Bayern more, as they maintain an eight-point lead over Leverkusen with 12 matches remaining. The Bavarians remain in pole position, but the title race is far from over.
