Bayer Leverkusen played a near-perfect game in their 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich on Saturday and the only thing missing was a goal to crown that "fantastic" performance, said coach Xabi Alonso.

Alonso admitted even he was surprised how well his team's tactics worked against a Bayern Munich team which was rendered almost toothless. “We didn’t expect to be so dominant,” Alonso said. The only problem was,

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was unrepentant but realistic after his striker-less side completely dominated Bayern Munich in Saturday's 0-0 Bundesliga draw. Winger Nathan Tella had three good chances,