BERLIN — Bayer Leverkusen is struggling to reach the high standards it set for itself last season. Xabi Alonso’s team has already dropped points in five of its nine Bundesliga games, while Tuesday’s 4-0 loss at Liverpool in the Champions League was ...

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hailed Liverpool's quality after the German champions were blown away in the second half of a 4-0 loss at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.

Ex-Red Xabi Alonso was linked with the manager’s job last season and now returns with Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has pointed accusing fingers at Xabi Alonso for Victor Boniface's struggles during Bayer Leverkusen's 4-0 UCL loss.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso acknowledged the challenge his side face against Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday, recognising the Merseyside club as one of Europe’s strongest teams at the moment.

Xabi Alonso believes it’s “looking good” for former club Liverpool this season. The Bayer Leverkusen boss was strongly tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp earlier this year but decided to stay with the German side, who he ultimately led to a stunning domestic double.