Leverkusen's title win shocked the Bundesliga last season, making their encounters with perennial favourites Bayern must-see TV in German football.

Bayern are eight points ahead of Leverkusen in second going into Saturday's clash. Since the introduction of the three-point rule, the Bundesliga leaders have never squandered such a big advantage after 21 matchdays.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich's busy match schedule should have no impact on their performance in Saturday's big match at champions Bayer Leverkusen, coach Vincent Kompany said on Friday.