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Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso calls on Leverkusen to pile pressure on Bayern in title race

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has called on his team to pile pressure on Bundesliga leaders and rivals Bayern Munich as league fixtures resume this weekend following the international break, Afrosport reports. Eight matches remain to conclude the 2024-25 season, and Leverkusen are currently in second place, six points behind Bayern. The reigning champions host Bochum at BayArena on Friday night, and victory would see...

UCL: Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso hoping for ‘something epic’ against Bayern

by Kunle Fayiga

10 March 2025

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is hoping for "something epic" in their bid to overturn their three-goal deficit against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, Afrosport reports. The reigning Bundesliga champions lost 3-0 in the first leg at the Allianz Arena and also finished with 10 men after Nordi Mukiele was sent off for a second bookable offence. Leverkusen's woes have been...

UCL: Xabi Alonso downplays unbeaten record against Bayern as Leverkusen coach

by Kunle Fayiga

5 March 2025

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...

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UCL: Simeone eyes final berth after thrilling Atletico Madrid victory

by Kunle Fayiga

22 January 2025

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is eyeing a spot in the UEFA Champions League final after his side's narrow 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen at the Metropolitano on Tuesday night, Afrosport reports. Atleti fell behind to a first-half goal by Piero Hincapie after Pablo Barrios was shown a straight red card. Former Manchester City forward Julian Alverez was able to level for the Spanish side in...

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Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso mute on Real Madrid rumours

by Kunle Fayiga

21 January 2025

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has refused to be drawn into reports linking him with joining Real Madrid at the end of the season, Afrosport reports. It has been wisely speculated that the former Spain international will replace Carlo Ancelotti under whom he played. This came on the back of Leverkusen winning a historic first Bundesliga title last season and going unbeaten while winning the DFB...

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Bundesliga: Xabi Alonso calls on Leverkusen to pile pressure on Bayern in title race

UCL: Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso hoping for ‘something epic’ against Bayern

UCL: Xabi Alonso downplays unbeaten record against Bayern as Leverkusen coach

UCL: Simeone eyes final berth after thrilling Atletico Madrid victory

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso mute on Real Madrid rumours

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