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. The champions took control from the start and twice hit the woodwork midway through the first half,

How do you follow up an historic upset? That’s the question facing Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen as they seek to prove they belong among European soccer’s top teams after ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign in the German league last season.

Xabi Alonso insisted that Bayer Leverkusen's top-of-the-table clash with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will not decide where the title will end up this season.