Overview
- Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title chances suffered a major blow with a 0-0 draw against Union Berlin on Saturday.
- The result leaves Bayern Munich an opportunity to stretch their lead to eight points with a win over Borussia Dortmund later today.
- Florian Wirtz returned from a five-week injury absence but was unable to inspire a breakthrough for Leverkusen.
- Leverkusen's recent struggles include eliminations from the Champions League and German Cup, further diminishing their season's prospects.
- Union Berlin extended their unbeaten streak to five games, continuing a remarkable turnaround from earlier relegation concerns.