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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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Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong issues apology to Atletico Madrid supporters

Atlético Madrid's 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday was a memorable occasion for the home side, albeit a very heated affair. There were several flashpoints throughout the 90 minutes at the Metropolitano, one of which came after the visitors had taken the lead just before half-time. As Leverkusen's players celebrated their goal, scored by

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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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Leverkusen’s Terrier out for the season after rupturing Achilles

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed that Martin Terrier will miss the rest of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon in the Bundesliga win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Terrier, who joined Leverkusen from Rennes last July, was replaced by Piero Hincapie after just eight minutes on Saturday after turning awkwardly. The Frenchman has scored two goals in

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‘It’s a shame’ – Alonso confirms Leverkusen’s Boniface out with thigh injury

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso confirmed that Victor Boniface will be sidelined for some time after suffering a thigh injury while on international duty with Nigeria. Boniface, who has scored eight goals in 15 games in all competitions this season, was substituted late in the Super Eagles' 2-1 defeat to Rwanda on Monday. It is

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Bayern finances could thwart deal for Leverkusen’s Wirtz

Bayern Munich's financial position could thwart a move for Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, but the club is hopeful that Jamal Musiala will sign a new contract soon. This is according to Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who discussed the club's selection plans in an interview with German outlet Abendzeitung. Wirtz has attracted the interest of

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