Victor Boniface fired blank as Bayer Leverkusen were forced to a goalless result by Stuttgart in Friday’s Bundesliga match at the Bay Arena.

Boniface started the match, making his 9th league appearance of the campaign, but the forward was tamed by Stuttgart’s defence.

The 23 year-old who has 6 goals already this season for the defending champions, failed to score for the first time in four league games.

Despite Leverkusen dominating the encounter, Xabi Alonso’s men couldn’t find a way past the visitor.

Even the introduction of Nathan Tella (86′) did not impact the match as Alonso would have hoped.

Leverkusen settled for a point, but moved one spot to third in the standings – having played one game more than fourth placed Union Berlin.

Stuttgart Are Bayer Leverkusen’s Kryptonite

Friday’s match was the second meeting between Leverkusen and Stuttgart his season. A thrilling Super Cup match that produced 5 goals saw the League champions pick up their first silverware of the campaign.

However, Leverkusen having actually had a good outing in the league since 2022.

Their last four encounters in the Bundesliga have now ended in draws.

Stuttgart haven’t started the campaign pretty well, but they have kept their pace on the top sides.

After Friday’s match, three points still separated them from Leverkusen albeit they’re three spots apart.