Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their eight-point advantage at the summit.

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,

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was unrepentant but realistic after his striker-less side completely dominated Bayern Munich in Saturday's 0-0 Bundesliga draw. Winger Nathan Tella had three good chances,

A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept a dominant Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday which preserved their eight-point lead on top of the German Bundesliga. Leverkusen again dominated the ball in the second half but could not find a way through.