Alonso, Bayern and Leverkusen

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.
Soccer-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.
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.
Bayer Leverkusen expects Alonso to stay put
Bayer Leverkusen's chief executive Fernand Carro is confident Xabi Alonso will remain with the club heading into next season.
Bayer Leverkusen Confident Of Keeping Xabi Alonso Amid European Giants’ Interest
Bayer Leverkusen's chief executive Fernand Carro is confident Xabi Alonso will remain with the club heading into next season. ( More Football News) Alonso led Leverkusen to an undefeated Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season. Indeed, Leverkusen's only loss of the entire campaign came in the Europa League final against Atalanta.
Xabi Alonso equals Bundesliga record as Bayer Leverkusen draw
Xabi Alonso eqaulled the all-time coach record for the longest unbeaten run in away games in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Bayern showdown not title deciding for Leverkusen, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen find themselves eight points adrift of leaders Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, and take on Vincent Kompany's side next.
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”.
Leverkusen vs. Bayern: The clash atop the Bundesliga is about more than just who will win Germany's title
It will be a chance for redemption atop the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich as they travel to face Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on Saturday. Bayern currently lead the league by eight points, so an away victory here could be enough to put the league out of reach for Vincent Kompany's men.
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

Bayern, Bundesliga and Leverkusen

Bayern visits champion Leverkusen looking to deal a knockout blow in Bundesliga title race
Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen host Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich on Saturday for a game which pits together the German ...
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Leverkusen's Boniface 'happy' despite failed Saudi move
Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is "happy" and "focused" even though a potential big-money January move to Saudi ...