Germany Misses Penalty, Stumbles to Goalless Draw against Union Berlin

Leipzig's Bundesliga Title Hopes Dented

The hosts missed a first-half penalty through Andre Silva and were left to rue their missed chances as Union defended resolutely to earn a point.

Leipzig remain fourth in the table, four points behind leaders Bayern Munich, while Union move up to seventh.

Leipzig dominated the game from the start, with Silva having the best chance to break the deadlock in the 20th minute.

The Portuguese striker was brought down in the area by Timo Baumgartl, but he saw his spot-kick saved by Frederik Ronnow.

Leipzig continued to press after the break, but they were unable to find a way past a well-organized Union defense.

Union defended resolutely throughout the game, with Baumgartl and Diogo Leite particularly impressive at the back.

The visitors also had their chances on the counterattack, with Sheraldo Becker and Kevin Behrens both going close.

In the end, Union held on for a deserved point, while Leipzig were left to rue their missed chances.

The draw leaves Leipzig with a mountain to climb in the Bundesliga title race.

With Bayern Munich four points clear at the top, Leipzig will need to win all of their remaining games and hope that Bayern slip up.

For Union, the point is a valuable one as they continue to push for a top-half finish.