UEFA Champions League
Result: Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich
Date: 19 February 2019
Venue: Anfield
Liverpool endured a frustrating night at Anfield after they were held to a goalless draw by Bayern Munich in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last 16 tie.
The home side were without the services of Virgil van Dijk, who missed the encounter due to suspension while Thomas Muller was missing for the Bavarians.
There was a good tempo to the encounter, as both sides looked for the early goal as Manuel Neuer denied Mohamed Salah while Alisson did well to keep out Robert Lewandowski.
Salah could have broken the deadlock for the Reds after 27 minutes, but the Egyptian failed to steer his header on target from six-yards out.
Six minutes later, Mane was guilty of spurning a great opportunity as Naby Keita's shot ricocheted into the path of the Senegalese forward, who dragged his effort wide with only Neuer to beat.
After a lack efforts at goal, Bayern went close to breaking the deadlock after 57 minutes through Gnabry, whose long-range effort sailed just over Alisson's crossbar.
With time running out, Jurgen Klopp opted for a double change as James Milner and Divock Origi replaced Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino on 75 minutes.
Neuer ensured the encounter the goalless as the Bayern shot-stopper produced a superb save at the near post to keep out Mane's header.
It will be all to play for in the second leg, although Bayern will be without Joshua Kimmich for an accumulation of yellow cards.
