Leverkusen put pressure back on Bayern

Leverkusen's striker Stefan Kiessling (L),
 defender Daniel Carvajal and midfielder
 Lars Bender celebrate during match against
 Nuremberg.

AFP - Second-placed Bayer Leverkusen did just enough to beat Nuremberg 1-0 on Saturday and apply pressure on Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich ahead of their showdown against Borussia Dortmund.

Stefan Kiessling scored Leverkusen's winner in the 37th minute for the team's fourth straight victory, pushing his side to 30 points -- seven behind Bayern, who were playing at home later Saturday.

"We have to remain calm and happy that we have a little streak," said Kiessling, who has scored nine goals this season.

"It's a nice moment but we have a lot of important games ahead of us and we don't want to think about Bayern. We have to worry about ourselves, and that's it."


Schalke continued their struggles with a 1-1 at home against Borussia Moenchengladbach.

Timo Hildebrand replaced Lars Unnerstall as Schalke's keeper and looked less than impressive on Igor de Camargo's goal for Gladbach in the 62nd minute. Julian Draxler equalised for Schalke in the 85th minute.

Schalke, however, have not won in four games and improved to just 25 points while Gladbach have 21 points.