Bayer Leverkusen played a near-perfect game in their 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich on Saturday and the only thing missing was a goal to crown that "fantastic" performance, said coach Xabi Alonso. The champions took control from the start and twice hit the woodwork midway through the first half,

Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen ended in a goalless stalemate at the BayArena on Saturday, February 15. Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen was the dominant force in the first half, carving out several good openings and hitting the woodwork twice.

It will be a chance for redemption atop the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich as they travel to face Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on Saturday. Bayern currently lead the league by eight points, so an away victory here could be enough to put the league out of reach for Vincent Kompany's men.