Leipzig holds Bundesliga leader Bayern to stay point behind

Leipzig worked tirelessly to thwart Bayern Munich, which would have opened up a four-point gap with a win after third-placed Borussia Dortmund's 4-3 loss.

Second-placed Leipzig often rode its luck to repeatedly frustrate Bayern, but wasted a series of second-half chances itself.

RB Leipzig held Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich to a goalless draw at the Allianz Arena on Sunday to stay just one point behind the defending champion in the title race.

Leipzig worked tirelessly to thwart Bayern Munich, which would have opened up a four-point gap with a win after third-placed Borussia Dortmund's 4-3 loss at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Bayern is bidding to win an eighth straight league title.

It was awarded a second-half penalty which was then reversed when VAR showed Robert Lewandowski had been offside.

Second-placed Leipzig often rode its luck to repeatedly frustrate Bayern, but wasted a series of second-half chances itself.

The top-of-the-table clash, in front of 75,000 spectators, was the only top-tier fixture in Germany on Sunday after Borussia Monchengladbach's home game against Cologne was postponed earlier due to severe weather warnings.

Despite dominating possession, Bayern could not finish the first-half opportunities which fell to Lewandowski, Leon Goretzka and Thomas Mueller.

It was not until after the break that the visitor really threatened Bayern's goal, as two huge chances went begging.

Captain Marcel Sabitzer fired an effort over the crossbar, with the goal at his mercy, at the start of the second half.

Timo Werner then pinched possession and rounded Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who had come to the edge of the box for a clearance.

But Bayern defender David Alaba got back to block his shot and deny the striker a 21st league goal of the season.

With 53 minutes gone, Bayern was awarded a penalty when Lewandowski went down in the area after Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano clipped his boot.

The Poland striker was poised to add to his league-leading tally so far of 22 Bundesliga goals this term, but was denied by VAR.

There was some good news for Bayern in the second half as defender Lucas Hernandez and winger Kingsley Coman came on for their first appearances after long-term injuries.

With 10 minutes left, Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi came to his side's rescue with a stunning, diving save.

The Hungarian did superbly well to deny Goretzka who had broken through the defence, but was left with his head in the hands as Gulacsi pushed the ball around the post.

At the other end, Bayern's Joshua Kimmich intercepted ex-Everton winger Ademola Lookman's cross, meant for Werner, just before the final whistle.