Bayern Munich withstood a strong Bayer Leverkusen charge to come away with a 0-0 draw and keep their eight-point advantage at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday. Second-placed Leverkusen, who ended Bayern's 11-year reign as champions last term,

Bayern Munich might have won the Bundesliga with a draw. Bayer Leverkusen did everything but score as Bayern held on for a 0-0 draw that kept it eight points clear at the top of the German league on Saturday.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their eight-point advantage at the summit.