Title race ‘not over yet’, says Alonso despite Leverkusen setback
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was not willing to concede the title despite Saturday’s 0-0 home draw with Bayern Munich which leaves them eight points behind the league leaders.
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Hasil Leverkusen Vs Bayern Perpanjang Rekor Apik Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso memperpanjang rekor apiknya di kursi pelatih, setelah pertandingan Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich berakhir imbang tanpa pemenang.
"Lucky" Bayern Munich Hold Bayer Leverkusen; Borussia Dortmund Slip Into Bundesliga Mid-Table
A dogged defensive performance from Bayern Munich kept a dominant Bayer Leverkusen at bay in a 0-0 away draw on Saturday which preserved their eight-point lead on top of the German Bundesliga. The result, just the fifth time Bayern have dropped points in 22 league games this season, keeps them firmly on track to win back the title from Leverkusen with 12 games remaining. Calling the draw "lucky", Bayern captain Manuel Neuer said "we're satisfied with the result, let's say it like that." Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso insisted the "season is not over yet".
Leverkusen's 'fantastic' game against Bayern was only missing a goal, says coach Alonso
LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bayer Leverkusen played a near-perfect game in their 0-0 draw against Bayern Munich on Saturday and the only thing missing was a goal to crown that "fantastic" performance, said coach Xabi Alonso.
Leaders Bayern endure relentless Leverkusen pressure to earn goalless draw
LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich had to survive some relentless pressing from champions Bayer Leverkusen to escape with a 0-0 draw in their top-of-the-table clash on Saturday and maintain their eight-point advantage at the summit.
Game against leaders Bayern is not a title decider, says Leverkusen's Alonso
BERLIN : Saturday's Bundesliga big game between leaders Bayern Munich and champions Bayer Leverkusen is not a title-deciding game even though the latter are eight points behind the Bavarians, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said on Friday.
Bayer Leverkusen Plan 'Perfect Day' To Derail Bayern Munich's Bundesliga Title Push
Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich on Saturday needing a "perfect day" to defeat the Bavarian giants and keep the Bundesliga title race alive. Bayern come to Leverkusen with an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Both sides have only lost once in the league this season but Leverkusen have been let down by their inability to win close games, with seven draws compared to Bayern's three. Stung by failing to win a title last year, Vincent Kompany's Bayern are in ominous form, having won seven league games in a row.
Leverkusen Lose Ground On Bayern Munich With Wolfsburg Stalemate
Bayer Leverkusen dropped eight points behind league leaders Bayern Munich after a scoreless draw at Wolfsburg on Saturday, setting up a potentially season-defining duel between the top two next weekend. Bayern's 3-0 win over Werder Bremen on Friday, their seventh straight league win, increased the pressure on Xabi Alonso's defending champions, who host the leaders next Saturday. Alonso named a weakened starting lineup with Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick and Jeremie Frimpong all left on the bench after playing 120 minutes in Tuesday's extra-time German Cup win over Cologne.