Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run against Bayer Munich to six consecutive matches after a goalless draw in Saturday’s late kick off.
Super Eagles duo Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface made Xabi Alonso’s matchday squad in the blockbuster clash at the Bay Arena.
Nathan Tella started alongside Florian Wirtz in attack and played very well before coming off for Moroccan midfielder Amine Adli late in the match.
However, Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface cheered from the bench as an unused substitute in the match.
Florian Wirtz had the first real chance to score in the match in rhe 21st minute.
The German forward dribbled his way out a crowded Bayern Munich defense before powering a shot towards goal but Manuel Neuer reacted quickly to save it.
Jeremie Frimpong’s header from a rebound cane off the crossbar as the home side sustained pressure on the visitors.
Nathan Tella’s attempt on goal also came off the crossbar as Bayern Munich survive another scare in a space of three minutes.
Bayern Munich were somewhat pedestrian in the first half as they struggled to get hold of play.
Daniel Siebert waved off Nathan Tella’s appeal for a penalty seven minutes into the second half after a challenge in the box.
Nathan Tella continued to torment Bayern Munich defense and came very close to giving Bayer Leverkusen the lead.
Unfortunately, his goal-bound header from a cross came off came off a Bayern Munich defender .
Bayer Munich defended for their lives and have Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae to thank.
The former champions failed to register a shot on target as they left the Bay Arena luckily without defeat.
Bayern Munich reamin on top of the Bundesliga table with 55 points.
The defending champions Bayer Leverkusen are eight points behind in second.