After watching his Bayer Leverkusen side lose 3-0 to Bayern Munich in the first Champions League last-16 match between the two sides, Xabi Alonso was self-critical.Things didn't go the way Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's dwindling hopes of defending their Bundesliga title must not be derailed again by promoted Holstein Kiel, coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday. October's 2-2 home draw with Kiel was an early blow to Leverkusen and Bayern Munich have gone on to establish an eight-point lead at the top.

The bane of the Bavarians. This Wednesday evening, Bayern Munich hosts Bayer Leverkusen for a 100% German clash in the Champions League round of 16. While the Bavarians have the most experience in the competition, since the arrival of a certain Xabi Alonso, the advantage between the two clubs seems to have changed sides.

German media outfit, BILD has countered reports of Newcastle United’s interest in Victor Boniface, noting there is no contact between the Premier League side and Bundesliga champions Bayern Leverkusen,

Xabi Alonso's team set the pace from the start and steadily gained control of the game. Granit Xhaka played a key role in orchestrating Leverkusen's attacks, and his sharp vision led to the opening goal in the 26th minute.

VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß will only move to a club that has qualified for the Champions League, if he decides to leave the MHP Arena in the summer.The nephew of

Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong celebrates after he scored his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and TSG Hoffenheim at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany,