In the end the match was a goalless draw. Leverkusen played very well and we saw the dominance of Leverkusen players throughout the match. But despite dominating the match, the Leverkusen players could not score a single goal. Leverkusen's players lost against Gladbach's defensive gameplay. Gladbach wanted to get 1 point from this match and they got it.
Leverkusen team is 2 points ahead of Bayern Munich if they do not win this match. However, if they win this match, Leverkusen could be ahead of Munich by a safe margin of 4 points. Now, if Leverkusen drops one more point, the team is likely to lose the top spot in the table.
To be honest, I was surprised by the result of this match. I never thought they were incapable of winning the game against Mönchengladbach. It was beyond my expectations. This result puts them in a difficult position because after 1 more match the next match will be against Munich. This draw puts pressure on Leverkusen because they must win the match against Munich to maintain their position in first place. If Leverkusen won last night at least they wouldn't be so under pressure when they compete against Munich later.
That result surprised me as much as everyone else. After knowing what's at risk in their upcoming game against Munich, Leverkusen's draw with Mönchengladbach was a puzzle. Havent they gotten themselves in a bind? Every game matters, but this draw adds stress. To maintain their lead, they needed that win.
I trust Leverkusen. The team has repeatedly showed its tenacity. The Munich game is a statement. They must win with a bang. They want to show everyone, especially Munich, that they're not to be underestimated this season. Leverkusen has the talent; they just need to focus more when it counts.