Tag: Xabi Alonso

Bayer 04 Leverkusen Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt hoped to keep their momentum after a strong result against Bayern München. However, reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen put a stop to their seven-game undefeated run with a narrow 2-1 victory. A match underscored by blunt finishing came down to the wire, with Victor Boniface pushing Xabi Alonso’s side over the finish line. Tactical […]

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Bayern Munich dominated everything but the scoreline as they shared the spoils with Bayer Leverkusen in this early season title-contender clash. The visitors took the lead against the run of play, but the hosts equalized before half-time courtesy of a long-range Pavlovic half volley. Despite Bayern’s dominance in possession, territory and chances, Xabi Alonso’s side […]

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To end a run of three cup final defeats under Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta Bergamo needed to end Xabi Alonso’s winning machine for European glory. With an intense off-ball plan they made Bayer Leverkusen look unrecognizable, and Ademola Lookman was there to reap the rewards on a historic night in Dublin. Tactical analysis and match […]

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Bayer Leverkusen just seem unstoppable at the moment. Facing one of Italy’s most in-form teams in a European semi-final was no easy feat, yet Leverkusen displayed remarkable control and poise (once again). Xabi Alonso’s tactical adjustments also proved pivotal, leaving Roma struggling to find solutions. While there’s still another leg to play, it was evident […]

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