Diego Simeone vs Xabi Alonso: A meeting of coaching minds – and one that could happen again soon
“Players like Xabi Alonso in midfield have the capacity to read the whole game,” Simeone said then. “Alonso’s return meant ...
Leverkusen lacked maturity in 2-1 loss at 10-man Atletico, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, ...
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The first signing that Xabi Alonso demanded from Florentino Pérez
The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.
Bayer Leverkusen builds fresh momentum with 10-game winning run as Dortmund hits trouble
The two standout German teams from last season are on opposite trajectories as the pressure mounts in the Bundesliga and ...
Leverkusen must beat Atletico to close on top-eight finish, says Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last ...
Xabi Alonso drops new Martin Zubimendi transfer claim after Liverpool interest as move imminent
Martin Zubimendi has been tipped to make the switch to Liverpool - and now Xabi Alonso has offered a fresh transfer claim on ...
Xabi Alonso likens Alex Grimaldo’s technique to Juninho
Alex Grimaldo scored Bayer Leverkusen’s only goal in their 1-0 win against Mainz 05 on Tuesday night. The Spaniard hit a ...