Borussia Monchengladbach missed the chance to take a much firmer grip on third spot in an entertaining 0-0 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt.
There were chances aplenty but no goals at the Commerzbank Arena as Borussia Monchengladbach spurned the opportunity to move five points clear in third, with Eintracht Frankfurt holding firm.
Lucien Favre's men were seeking a fifth Bundesliga win in a row, which would have given them breathing space in the final automatic qualification spot for the UEFA Champions League.
The hosts have European aspirations of their own, with the Europa League a realistic aim, but neither could seize on the openings they created.