We also got a draw here last season, but today was tough. They don’t give you a lot of chances to breathe. We had to be very disciplined and sacrifice. I’m proud of the team. I’m happy with the point.

While Bayern were left ruing a missed opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table, Leverkusen left Munich satisfied with a hard-earned point.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso said he was proud of his players after a tenacious defensive display in Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw at leaders Bayern Munich where his defence was breached only because of an extraordinary goal.

Bayern, who had won all four of their previous league games under Vincent Kompany, had 18 shots to Leverkusen's three and almost 70% of the possession

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen shared the points at Allianz Arena, drawing 1-1 in the Bundesliga after two fabulous long-range goals. Leverkusen took the lead through Robert Andrich, only for Aleksandar Pavlovic to brilliantly equalise.

Watch highlights as Bayern Munich draw 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with Aleksandar Pavlovic scoring a brilliant goal.

There was a headline fixture in the Bundesliga on Saturday evening as defending champions Bayer Leverkusen travelled to face Bayern Munich.Xabi Alonso’s team dethroned Bayern Munich last season to

Harry Kane went off injured as Bayern Munich were held 1-1 at home by champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Robert Andrich put the visitors ahead after 31 minutes in Munich but Aleksandar Pavlovic pulled leaders Bayern level eight minutes later with an incredible long range shot.