Bayern held scoreless by Schalke as Karius inspires stubborn Bundesliga draw
Bayern Munich failed to score for the first time in 60 competitive matches as Schalke held them to a goalless draw in Gelsenkirchen.
The night was frustrating for Vincent Kompany’s side. They made chances to win but each time they met a determined Schalke defence and an outstanding Loris Karius.
With Bayern’s Champions League campaign coming Vincent Kompany moved key players to the bench.. Bayern began the match with plenty of control and attacking intent.
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Alphonso Davies almost opened the score inside the ten minutes when Alphonso Davies cross‑shot drifted only a little wide of the post. After Nathaniel Brown was denied by a superb one‑handed save from Loris Karius after Aleksandar Pavlovic set him up.
Schalke survived those scares and slowly settled. Schalke defended with discipline and felt Schalke should have received two penalties that referee Robert Schroder denied after several contentious moments.
The match became more balanced as the first half continued.
Bayern nearly scored through Ismael Saibari, whose shot from the edge of the area missed the target. Schalke threatened through Adil Aouchiche. Adil Aouchiches free‑kick from the edge of the box cleared the wall. Manuel Neuer saved it well.
By half‑time Vincent Kompany had seen enough. Brought on Harry Kane in search of the breakthrough Vincent Kompanys side had been missing.
Bayern’s clearest chance went to another star in the 54th minute. Luis Diaz broke behind the Schalke defence. Lifted the ball over advancing Loris Karius, only for Hasan Kurucay to deliver a vital goal‑line clearance.
Michael Olise came on after and almost made an instant impact. Michael Olise surged down the side and fired toward the goal but Loris Karius stood firm and blocked with his legs.
Konrad Laimer then had a better opening. The midfielder slipped behind the defence unmarked inside the area. Could only send Konrad Laimers finish into the side netting.
The final word belonged to Loris Karius. In the closing stages the Schalke goalkeeper made a world‑class save to keep out Harry Kane and secure a point for the home side.
Bayern extended Bayerns Bundesliga unbeaten run, to twenty‑seven matches. However the result ended Bayern’s record streak of finishing league rounds at the top of the table after matches.
