Bayer Leverkusen dominated this game from the start with their fluid possession game in a 3-4-3 system against West Ham’s low-block defending, as well as aggressive counterpressing. They experienced a slight lull in the second half, but Xabi Alonso’s substitutions eventually helped them to a 2-0 victory. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. Runaway […]
Bayer Leverkusen restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 3-2 away win over SC Freiburg. The home team performed admirably in the first half and will be disappointed with the goals they conceded. But the visitors showcased why they remain unbeaten with decisive moments of individual and collective quality. Tactical […]
Bayer Leverkusen extended their unbeaten run, and lead at the top, with an emphatic victory over reigning Bundesliga champions, and nearest rivals, Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso’s side demonstrated that defense can be the best form of attack, whereas Thomas Tuchel’s side displayed how defenders can limit attacking threat. Tactical analysis and match report by Nick […]
Late victories have been a significant factor setting Bayer Leverkusen apart, and it was once again on show. Initially, VfB Stuttgart’s approach effectively pinned back the Bundesliga leaders. However, a slight tweak by Xabi Alonso, along with Florian Wirtz’s brilliance, proved to be the difference yet again. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. The […]
Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen continue to find ways to win. Despite a strong start from RB Leipzig, where they tactically got the better of Leverkusen, Alonso’s second-half adjustments proved pivotal in a game that ultimately required another stoppage-time goal to secure all three points. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. We decided to make […]
Bayer Leverkusen needed a 79th minute equalizer to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. After taking an early lead, Borussia Dortmund defended deep to frustrate their opponents. Despite controlling the majority of possession and having 23 shots, as Xabi Alonso put it post-match: “we didn’t get the chances we wanted” and Leverkusen therefore had […]
Leverkusen beat Bremen 3-0 to gift their manager the perfect birthday present. In a comfortable victory, the away side showcased their qualities across all phases. Two timely goals, both from second phases of corner kicks, were the reward for a controlled first half performance. And in the second half, Leverkusen demonstrated their threat in transition […]
Everything appears to be heading in the direction of Bayer Leverkusen, while nothing appears to be going in Union Berlin’s way. From the first whistle, there was only one winner in this clash, as Xabi Alonso’s side frequently dismantled Union’s defensive structure with ease. Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan. When Bayer Leverkusen […]
The Bundesliga was back with an absolute bang after the international break, as the much-hyped Bayer Leverkusen faced their toughest test of the season in the form of a trip to the home of the defending champions. Many were bigging up Xabi Alonso’s side as the most serious challengers to Bayern Munich’s throne this season, […]
Known for his passes from deep as a player, Xabi Alonso’s coaching journey has appeared to follow a pathway we expect, but perhaps not the execution in his time in Germany. The summer transfer window has appeared to address this and the result could change the Bundes-phere. Tactical analysis and match report by Joel Parker. […]