Bayern Hold Off Leverkusen to Maintain Bundesliga Lead

A resilient defensive display secured Bayern Munich a 0-0 draw against second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, preserving their eight-point advantage atop the table with 12 games remaining.

• Bayern Munich's defensive effort kept Bayer Leverkusen scoreless in a 0-0 draw, marking the first time since 1992 Bayern failed to register a shot on target in a league game.
• Leverkusen dominated possession and created multiple chances, hitting the woodwork twice through Jeremie Frimpong and Nathan Tella, but failed to capitalize.
• The result leaves Bayern with 55 points at the top of the Bundesliga, maintaining an eight-point lead over second-placed Leverkusen, who have 47 points.
• Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso expressed confidence that the title race is not over, emphasizing the team's ability to compete in both the league and the Champions League moving forward.
• Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised his team's defensive mentality, highlighting contributions from attacking players like Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala in blocking Leverkusen's relentless attacks.

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