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European wrap: Real bounce back, draw in Der Klassiker

Eder Militao's early goal proved enough for Real Madrid to get back to winning ways in LaLiga with a 1-0 victory at Getafe.

Bayer Leverkusen Rediscover Winning Chemistry On Xabi Alonso's Debut

Jeremie Frimpong scored twice to help Bayer Leverkusen to a conclusive 4-0 win over Schalke in Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Saturday afternoon. The win was just Leverkusen's second of the season, pulling them up from second last just days after sacking manager Gerardo Seoane in favour of the World Cup-winning Alonso. From the opening whistle, Leverkusen showed the energy and chemistry that took them to Champions League qualification last season, rather than the uninspired and disjointed performances of this campaign.

Xabi Alonso becomes Bayer Leverkusen boss: Which footballers would make great managers?

Bayer Leverkusen have appointed Liverpool and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager.

'Right step' for Alonso to take over at Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said the time was right to move into first-team management, after being officially unveiled as Bayer Leverkusen's new coach on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference after replacing sacked manager Gerardo Seoane, Alonso said he was "highly motivated" to give the team "a fresh start". In March 2021, Alonso was heavily linked with the vacant position at Bundesliga rivals Borussia Moenchengladbach, but he knocked back the interest in favour of extending his contract coaching Real Sociedad's second team.