Bayer Leverkusen missed the prospect to maneuver again inside six factors of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich following a goalless draw with Wolfsburg.
Xabi Alonso’s facet at the moment are eight factors adrift of Bayern, who beat Werder Bremen 3-0 on Friday, after their stalemate at Volkswagen Area.
Following Wednesday’s dramatic extra-time victory over second-tier Koln within the DFB-Pokal, Florian Wirtz started the match on the bench.
His absence was definitely felt by Leverkusen, who registered only a single shot on course all through the competition.
Wolfsburg carried the higher attacking risk and went closest to scoring within the 74th minute when Kilian Fischer’s highly effective drive rattled the woodwork.
Wirtz was launched on the hour, however squandered a golden alternative to grab all three factors when he fired off beam in stoppage time, with either side having to accept a share of the spoils.
27 – Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso has gone undefeated in 27 consecutive Bundesliga away video games (W20 D7) equalling the Bundesliga document for a supervisor held by Udo Lattek (27 away video games from 1985 to 1992). Maestro. pic.twitter.com/ay9DWB28Fh
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Knowledge Debrief: Alonso makes historical past regardless of stalemate
Although his facet misplaced floor within the Bundesliga title race, it was a landmark outcome for Alonso.
The Spaniard has now overseen a joint-record of 27 consecutive Bundesliga away video games with out defeat by a coach, equalling Udo Lattek’s run between 1985 and 1992.
Wolfsburg have now drawn their final three matches, whereas they failed to attain for the primary time in 21 dwelling league video games.
