Since Bundesliga statistics have been recorded, never have a Bayern Munich team been so restrained. Yet it paid off“We played almost perfectly,” reflected Xabi Alonso with, as per usual, not so much as a hint of grandstanding, and it was impossible to disagree. Bayer Leverkusen left the field after Saturday’s Topspiel with plenty of respect, and admiration for their continued excellence. They also left the arena with the feeling that for all their accomplishment, there is every chance the Bundesliga title is going back south to its perpetual home at Bayern Munich.The gap at the top remains at eight points and while a league season should never be distilled to the contents of one game what we took from this was so persuasive, so emphatic without the knockout blow actually being delivered that the only feeling a neutral could take away was one of incredulity. Since Bundesliga statistics have been recorded never have a Bayern team been so mute. They had no shots on target and the two e...
In a Bundesliga match between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, Leverkusen dominated possession and created numerous chances but failed to convert, resulting in a goalless draw. Leverkusen, despite outperforming Bayern, were unable to break through, with Florian Wirtz missing a crucial late opportunity. Bayern, playing a defensive and counter-attacking style, secured a vital point to maintain their eight-point lead at the top of the table. Leverkusen's inability to capitalize on their attacking opportunities and Bayern's resolute defense highlighted the match's key dynamics. The result underscores Bayern's continued dominance in the Bundesliga title race.
