Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen suffered their first Bundesliga defeat since May 2023 as a 3-2 loss at home to RB Leipzig on Saturday snapped their 35-match unbeaten run in the top flight. In a volatile match which saw visiting coach Marco Rose sent to the stands in the first half, Leverkusen jumped out to a […]
Bundesliga Champions Bayer Leverkusen Face First Big Test, To Play RB Leipzig
Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen face the first true test of their title defence when they host RB Leipzig on Saturday. Unbeaten in Germany last season, Xabi Alonso’s side have battled to narrow wins in the German Supercup, German Cup and in their Bundesliga opener this season. In Leipzig, they face a title rival for […]
90+11': Bayer Leverkusen Continue Last-Gasp Drama, Beat Gladbach In First 2024-25 Bundesliga Game
Granit Xhaka praised his side’s “pure mentality” as Florian Wirtz’s goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday’s Bundesliga opener. Leverkusen were cruising at half-time, after a Xhaka stunner and a Wirtz goal gave Xabi Alonso’s side a two-goal lead. With […]
After Near-Invincible Season, Bayer Leverkusen Manager Xabi Alonso Sets Goal For 2024-25 Season
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side’s incredible league and cup double last campaign. “For me, the favourites are Bayern, that’s clear,” Alonso said at a press conference ahead of Friday’s Bundesliga season opener away at Borussia Moenchengladbach. “Our goal is to […]
Bayer Leverkusen Eye Repeat After 'Magic' Title Triumph
Bayer Leverkusen are vowing to achieve great things again this season after an unprecedented unbeaten league and cup double last campaign. Leverkusen kick off the 2024-25 Bundesliga campaign at local rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach on Friday. Xabi Alonso’s side have been tipped by many to become the first side other than Bayern Munich to win back-to-back […]