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Bayern Munich Strengthen Bundesliga Lead as Leverkusen Stumble Again

Bayern's 2-2 draw with Dortmund keeps them six points clear after Leverkusen drop points in a 0-0 stalemate with Union Berlin.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v 1. FC Union Berlin - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 12, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios in action with 1. FC Union Berlin's Janik Haberer REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v 1. FC Union Berlin - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 12, 2025 1. FC Union Berlin's David Preu is shown a yellow card by referee Bastian Dankert REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v 1. FC Union Berlin - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - April 12, 2025 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz with teammates look dejected after the match REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - April 12, 2025 Bayern Munich's Michael Olise reacts after missing a chance to score REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Overview

  • Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title hopes dimmed further after a goalless draw with Union Berlin, leaving them six points behind Bayern Munich with five matches remaining.
  • Despite Florian Wirtz's return from injury, Leverkusen struggled to create clear chances, highlighting ongoing issues with their attacking fluency.
  • Bayern Munich failed to fully capitalize on Leverkusen's slip, drawing 2-2 at home against Borussia Dortmund in a match marked by defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
  • Bayern remain firmly in control of the title race, with a superior goal differential and a six-point cushion over Leverkusen as the season nears its conclusion.
  • Leverkusen's season has been further marred by early exits from the Champions League and German Cup, compounding their struggles in the league.