Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has downplayed his unbeaten record against Bayern Munich as both sides prepare to face each other in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday night, Afrosport reports. The fixture has gained momentum ever since Alonso beat Bayern to the Bundesliga title last season, finishing 18 points ahead of them. Since Xabi Alonso joined the pharmaceutical-backed club in...
Nathan Tella is not giving up on Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of retaining the Bundesliga title despite not being in control at the moment, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian forward was on target as the reigning champions defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 at Deutsche Bank Park on Saturday. Leverkusen are however eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich who got the better of Stuttgart 3-1 on Friday. “There are still...
The draw for the knockout phase of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League season was conducted in Nyon, Switzerland, on Friday, with the next round of games providing some tasty matchups between Europe’s heavyweights. Holders Real Madrid, who eliminated Manchester City on Wednesday, were drawn against city rivals Atletico in the round of 16 in another Madrid Derby in the Champions League. Five-time winners Barcelona have been...
Bayern Munich sealed a spot in the UEFA Champions League round of 16 despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home by Celtic on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. Bayern headed into the game at Allianz Arena with a 2-1 first-leg advantage, but the Bundesliga leaders were pegged back in the second half as Nicolas Gerrit Kuhn opened the scoring for Celtic in the 63rd minute....
Jamal Musiala says he is not feeling pressured after signing a long-term contract with Bayern Munich, Afrosport reports. The 21-year-old German of Nigerian heritage penned an extension that will tie him to the Bavarian giants until 20230 and will reportedly make him the joint-highest earner at the club with Harry Kane. This comes on the back of Musiala being linked with a move away from the...
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