Bayer Leverkusen lost further ground in the Bundesliga title race after being held to a 0-0 draw by Wolfsburg on Saturday, leaving them eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Bayern’s 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Friday put pressure on Xabi Alonso’s side, who struggled for fluency after resting key players Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick, and Jeremie Frimpong. Despite dominating possession, Leverkusen failed to convert their chances, with Wirtz narrowly missing a stoppage-time winner.
Elsewhere, Stuttgart continued their strong form with a 2-1 win at Borussia Dortmund, condemning new coach Niko Kovac to defeat in his home debut. Freiburg edged Heidenheim 1-0, while Union Berlin thrashed Hoffenheim 4-0 to boost their survival hopes. Mainz and Augsburg played out a goalless draw.
