A scoreless draw is rarely thrilling. But Liverpool and Bayern Munich managed to provide fireworks on Tuesday, even if they didn't provide goals.
In one of the most anticipated matchups in Champions League Round of 16 play, it was Bayern Munich that will come away pleased, keeping the scintillating and ceaseless Liverpool attack off the board. Bayern's midfield and defense deserves credit for absorbing Liverpool's pressure, though both sides will lament opportunities left wanting.
Sadio Mane in particular will be sick, after he scuffed a wide open effort in the box in the first half. The ball found the Liverpool attacker in the box, behind Bayern's defense, but he turned and shot too quickly, rushing his effort and sending the ball wide.