Bayer Leverkusen missed a crucial opportunity to close the gap on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich, as they were held to a goalless draw by Wolfsburg on Saturday. The result leaves Leverkusen eight points behind Bayern, who beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday.
Match Recap
Leverkusen entered the match following their dramatic extra-time victory over second-tier Köln in the DFB-Pokal on Wednesday. As a result, Florian Wirtz started on the bench, and his absence was clearly felt throughout the contest.
Missed Chances & Defensive Stalemate
- Wolfsburg created the better opportunities, with their best chance coming in the 74th minute, when Kilian Fischer’s thunderous strike crashed against the crossbar.
- Leverkusen struggled in attack, registering just one shot on target over the 90 minutes.
- Florian Wirtz was introduced on the hour mark to try and change the game, but he missed a golden chance in stoppage time, firing wide from close range.
With neither side able to break the deadlock, they settled for a point each, dealing a blow to Leverkusen’s title hopes.
Data Debrief: A Record for Alonso
- Despite the disappointing result, Xabi Alonso made Bundesliga history – he has now overseen a record-equalling 27 consecutive away league matches without defeat, matching Udo Lattek’s run from 1985 to 1992.
- Wolfsburg have now drawn their last three Bundesliga matches, showing solid defensive resilience.
- This was the first time in 21 home league games that Wolfsburg failed to score, highlighting Leverkusen’s defensive stability.
What’s Next?
Leverkusen will now turn their focus to upcoming league matches, knowing that every dropped point makes their title chase even tougher. Meanwhile, Wolfsburg will look to end their run of consecutive draws as they aim to push up the table.
Final Score: Wolfsburg 0-0 Bayer Leverkusen
