Leverkusen draws with Wolfsburg, falls eight points behind Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen faced a setback in their Bundesliga title defense, drawing 0-0 against Wolfsburg, which puts them eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich who won 3-0 against Werder Bremen. Coach Xabi Alonso equaled the all-time record for the longest unbeaten away run in Bundesliga history with this draw. Despite making several changes to the lineup, Leverkusen struggled to create scoring opportunities, with substitute Florian Wirtz missing a crucial chance in stoppage time. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 2-1 defeat to Stuttgart in Niko Kovač's debut match, marking a continuation of their poor form, leaving them in 11th place. Goals from former players contributed to Dortmund's loss, with a late goal from Julian Brandt proving insufficient. Stuttgart's victory marks their fifth consecutive win against Dortmund.