Bayern Munich, Leverkusen's meeting a sign of things to come with Champions League Matchday 2 on the horizon

German title rivals in stalemate ahead of second UCL matchday

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen ended Saturday's Bundesliga summit clash all level but head into this coming week's UEFA Champions League games knowing that things could be about to get somewhat tougher. The top two in Germany traded goals via Aleksandar Pavlovic and Robert Andrich in a draw but both go into their European games off the back of big wins which are about to be tested in high-profile second matchday encounters. Bayern travel to face Aston Villa while Leverkusen are about to take on Milan at home and a low-scoring domestic title clash made for an ideal test ahead of a return to UCL action.

Vincent Kompany's men maintain a three-point lead over Xabi Alonso's side which is perhaps the most important element overall but it also represents the only time that Bayern have been unable to win so far this season. As well as a continued run of decent form for Die Werkself despite an early loss to RB Leipzig, the Bavarians dominated possession and chances created but Leverkusen were less wasteful which could count in their favor moving forward given Bayern's more favorable fixtures so far this term.

This was a chance for the visitors to pull level with the early season leaders but ultimately it was a stalemate between arguably the two strongest sides in the Bundesliga. Although it could ultimately count against Leverkusen as two points dropped given that they took the lead before the home outfit leveled, it is also proof that there is perhaps not as big a difference between the two as was perhaps made out earlier this term. Greater mastery over 90 minutes might be required against Milan this coming week but pragmaticism won out domestically and could be to their benefit.