Leverkusen's title win shocked the Bundesliga last season, making their encounters with perennial favourites Bayern must-see TV in German football.

The Bundesliga title race appears to be run already before the contenders meet next weekend. Defending champion Bayer Leverkusen was unable to keep pace with league leader Bayern Munich on Saturday as it was held scoreless in Wolfsburg less than 24 hours after Bayern eased to a 3-0 win over Werder Bremen.

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