Alonso, Leverkusen and Bayern

Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen want to prove they're here to stay despite Bayern's 'dominance'
That's the question facing Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen as they seek to prove they belong among European soccer's top teams after ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign in the German league last season.
Xabi Alonso has ‘done enough for a statue’, says Bayer Leverkusen CEO
LEVERKUSEN – Asked if coach Xabi Alonso could one day be commemorated outside Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena home, club chief executive Fernando Carro said that “after last year, it’s already enough for a statue”.
Game against leaders Bayern is not a title decider, says Leverkusen's Alonso
Saturday's Bundesliga big game between leaders Bayern Munich and champions Bayer Leverkusen is not a title-deciding game even though the latter are eight points behind the Bavarians, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.
Xabi Alonso Says Bayern Munich Battle Won’t Decide Bundesliga Title
With Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side trailing Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich by eight points, the Leverkusen Head Coach tried to play down the hype on Friday ahead of an enthralling
Leverkusen's Alonso praises Bayern's Musiala but they have Wirtz
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was caught by surprise when the news broke that Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala had renewed his contract until 2030 on the eve of the two teams' big Bundesliga topper on Saturday.
Bayern coach Kompany compares Leverkusen duel with City-Liverpool rivalry
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany on Friday compared his side's current duel with Bayer Leverkusen to the Manchester ...
Leverkusen-Bayern has become Bundesliga's definitive fixture
Leverkusen's title win shocked the Bundesliga last season, making their encounters with perennial favourites Bayern must-see ...
How Liverpool continued their Carabao Cup defence by thrashing Tottenham to reach the final for a 15th time
Arne Slot's men turned the tie around at Anfield in some style with four unanswered goals against a sorry Tottenham side ...