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Alonso unfazed by Bayern’s lead in Bundesliga title race

Xabi Alonso is not impressed by Bayern Munich who opens an eight-pointed lead on Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race, prior to their huge head-to-head collision next week. Reigning Champions Leverkusen lost ground on Saturday on Bayern, while the previous day they wanted to respond to the 3-0 triumph of the leaders about Werder […]

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Alonso lauds Leverkusen’s ‘big heart’ as they avoid DFB-Pokal upset

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso was happy with the reaction that showed his side after they won a dramatic quarterfinals of DFB-Pokal against second-class Cologne. The Alonso team was 2-1 behind the last seconds of the game, when Patrik Schick's equalizer brought the draw to extra time, with Victor Boniface taking the goal that won

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Xabi Alonso involves Carlo Ancelotti in Real Madrid managerial demand

In the last 12-18 months there has been a lot of speculation with regard to the position of the Real Madrid manager in the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti performed wonders during his second enchantment, but that did not stop regular speculation on his possible departure – and also that of his expected replacement Xabi Alonso.

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Alonso disappointed by Leverkusen’s naivety in loss at 10-man Atletico

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso was disappointed with his side's naivety in the 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday. Leverkusen had initially scored a goal against ten-man Atletico, but gave away the lead in the second half and had a player sent off themselves, before Julian Alvarez won the

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Leverkusen’s Champions League clash at Atletico a must-win, says Alonso

Xabi Alonso insisted Bayer Leverkusen had to fight in their Champions League match against Atletico Madrid to keep their hopes of a top eight finish alive. Alonso's side sit fourth in the new 36-team league table and know a win on Tuesday will put them in a strong position to automatically qualify for the knockout

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Xabi Alonso bombarded with Real Madrid questions – ‘That relationship is unforgettable’

If Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti couldn't already feel Xabi Alonso's shadow in his office, the Basque manager and his Bayer Leverkusen side are at the Valdebebas training ground this week as they prepare to face Atletico Madrid. However, much of the Madrid-based press was interested in his prospects of replacing the Italian. Leverkusen will

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Alonso lauds Leverkusen discipline in Dortmund triumph

Xabi Alonso believed Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga win over Borussia Dortmund on Friday showed the reigning champions' improved discipline. Leverkusen took the lead with just 24 seconds on the clock through Nathan Tella's early strike before Patrik Schick doubled their lead in the eighth minute. Although Jamie Gittens halved the deficit, Schick grabbed his brace shortly

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Alonso sweating on Xhaka fitness ahead of Dortmund clash

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso is sweating on midfielder Granit Xhaka's fitness ahead of this weekend's blockbuster clash with Borussia Dortmund. Bundesliga action resumes this weekend after a three-week winter break, with the reigning champions hoping to close the four-point gap with leaders Bayern Munich. But Leverkusen could be without influential midfielder Xhaka, who

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