Bayer Leverkusen dominated Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Bayern Munich, but were held to a 0-0 draw by their title rivals.Speaking to Sky Germany after the game, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was unrepentant but realistic after his striker-less side completely dominated Bayern Munich in Saturday's 0-0 Bundesliga draw. Winger Nathan Tella had three good chances,

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.

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.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen's chief executive Fernand Carro is confident Xabi Alonso will remain with the club heading into next season.

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”.

A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday to keep their eight-point lead atop the German Bundesliga..

Bayer Leverkusen find themselves eight points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, and take on Vincent Kompany's side next.

Bayer Leverkusen dominated Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Bayern Munich, but were held to a 0-0 draw by their title rivals. Speaking to Sky Germany after the game, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was proud of his side's performance.