Harry Kane failed to have a single shot on goal as Bayern Munich were held to a stalemate by Bundesliga title rivals Bayer Leverkusen.
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Bayern and Leverkusen renewed hostilities after last season's incredible title race that saw the latter win the title in an unbeaten campaign. Fireworks may have been expected, but this was a tight, cagey encounter that ended in a 1-1 draw.
On the half-hour mark, Leverkusen had the lead as Robert Andrich arrowed a low effort into the bottom corner from just outside the box. But in the 39th minute, Aleksandar Pavlovic unleashed an unbelievable strike from range into the top corner to bring Bayern level.
After the restart, Serge Gnabry got on the end of a brilliant Kane cross and his volley hit the post, before his strike on the rebound crashed against the crossbar. Bayern were largely restricted to long-range efforts against the champions, as Leverkusen almost dared the hosts to break them down.
Kane failed to have a single shot on target, as Bayern were frustrated throughout, and were ultimately forced to settle for a share of the spoils.
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THE MVP
Xabi Alonso will be absolutely delighted. He set his team up to frustrate Bayern and they did exactly that. They have essentially halted the runaway train at the top of the Bundesliga table, and will now hope to take full advantage as the season progresses
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.THE BIG LOSER
Kane went missing in a big game. Again. He was completely anonymous apart from dropping deep in build-up and did not manage to have a single shot on goal. A dismal evening, and he was substituted with five minutes remaining.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Bayern play Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Leverkusen take on AC Milan on Tuesday.
- Harry Sherlock
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