Bayer Leverkusen showcased resilience and tactical discipline, securing a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga despite being reduced to ten men for the final half-hour.

Xabi Alonso eqaulled the all-time coach record for the longest unbeaten run in away games in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Leverkusen – who started with star midfielder Florian Wirtz on the bench after needing extra time to beat Koln in the DFB-Pokal earlier this week – were held to a frustrating goalless draw at Wolfsbur

Sport Bild (via @Bayer04Xtra) reports that Bayer Leverkusen are hopeful that Xabi Alonso will stay at the club beyond this summer, despite being linked with a move to Real Madrid. Fernando Carro

Champions Bayer Leverkusen stumbled to a goalless draw at VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday to drop eight points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich as coach Xabi Alonso equalled the all-time coach record for the longest unbeaten run in away games.