Xabi Alonso, Bayer 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.
Game against leaders Bayern is not a title decider, says Leverkusen's Alonso
BERLIN - 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's new weapons join Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have bolstered their squad with the addition of Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.
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.
Alonso Delighted With Boniface Stay At Leverkusen
The Saudi outfit opted instead to sign Aston Villa forward Jhon Durán in a blockbuster €77m deal, including add-ons, effectively ending their pursuit of the
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
Alonso praises 10-man Leverkusen's control in victory over Hoffenheim
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso praised his team for managing to control the game with 10 men after they held on to beat ...
Bayern visits champion Leverkusen looking to deal a knockout blow in Bundesliga title race
— The “little Ruhr derby” pits Borussia Dortmund, fresh off a morale-boosting 3-0 win over Sporting Lisbon, against neighbor Bochum on Saturday. It’s the main local rivalry for Dortmund now that ...
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Diego Simeone vs Xabi Alonso: A meeting of coaching minds – and one that could happen again soon
Diego Simeone’s super-charged Atletico Madrid were just too much for Xabi Alonso’s eventually overwhelmed Bayer Leverkusen ... running down the sideline to join in the celebrations, while ...
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Alonso ponders Boniface-Schick partnership
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has said there is a possibility of pairing Victor Boniface and Patrik Schick in subsequent ...
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Ahead of Bayern clash, tactic nerd Alonso is turning Leverkusen into unpredictable force
BERLIN, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso has perfectly lived up to his reputation as a tactical genius in his five encounters with Bayern Munich.
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Alonso confirms Boniface staying
Xabi Alonso confirmed that Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface will remain at the club beyond the January transfer window amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.