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.
Bayern Munich have opted not to bring back former Germany defender Jérôme Boateng, with the Bavarian giants saying Friday that their other injury worries in the squad had eased.