Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso and Bayern

Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen want to prove they’re here to stay despite Bayern’s ‘dominance’
How do you follow up an historic upset? 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.
Leverkusen's Pursuit of Sustainable Success Under Xabi Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen, led by coach Xabi Alonso, seeks to cement its place among Europe's soccer elite following an outstanding season. With key players retained, Leverkusen aims for consistent top-four finishes and Champions League qualification,
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.
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
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso ready to face “energy”, “intensity” of Bayern Munich
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso is intimately familiar with the power of his old club. The Bayer Leverkusen manager, however, will be devising ways to counter anything thrown at his squad in hopes of ripping three points from the Bavarians and climbing back into contention for the Bundesliga crown.
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Xabi Alonso: Leverkusen boss 'calm' amid Real Madrid links
This is the time now to work with Leverkusen, with the team, with all the challenges we have, and I'm very happy." Xabi Alonso has been heavily touted to replace Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid ...
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Alonso urges final push as Leverkusen eye Wolfsburg win to cap hectic run
BERLIN, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso wants his players to give one last big push as they look to crown an intense phase of nine matches in less than a month with a win at ...
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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. The 2-1 result in Tuesday’s Champions League match was definitely ...
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Alonso says striker Boniface is set to stay at Leverkusen after reports of move to Saudi Arabia
LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi ...
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Alonso praises 10-man Leverkusen's control in victory over Hoffenheim
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso praised his team for managing to control the game with 10 men after they held on to beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.