Leverkusen's 2023/24 tactical masterclass against Bayern
Leverkusen left title rivals Bayern bewitched and bewildered in the teams' summit meeting at the BayArena in 2023/24, with Xabi Alonso's shrewd tactical plan paying off in spades.
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Leverkusen's top 5 wins over Bayern
A young Arturo Vidal once helped Leverkusen to victory over eventual employers Bayern in the DFB Cup, but which other Werkself wins against the record champions stick in the memory?
Analysis: Alonso's tactical smarts ready for Bayern battle
Xabi Alonso produced a fascinating tactical masterclass against leaders Bayern Munich and he will again battle Vincent Kompany when the sides meet in the Champions League.
Bayern's attack blunted at Leverkusen
The reigning Bundesliga champions limited Vincent Kompany's visitors to a historically-low shot count in the teams' 0-0 draw on Saturday.
Leaders Bayern keep Leverkusen at bay
Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of reeling in Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich suffered a blow after the teams played out an intense scoreless draw at the BayArena.
Florian Wirtz relaxed about his future
The Germany playmaker still has a few goals with Bayer Leverkusen, but isn't rushing a contract extension.
Wonderful Wusiala
The pair of 21-year-olds have lit up the Bundesliga while fuelling their sides' title bids, and it is small wonder Wirtz and Musiala attract such huge praise....
Granit Xhaka: "I'm convinced we'll beat Bayern"
Leverkusen's midfield general spoke to bundesliga.com ahead of the defending champions' showdown with leaders Bayern Munich...
Get set for Wonderkid Wirtz vs. Magic Musiala
The paths of Germany teammates Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala cross again when Bayern host Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League...
Serge Gnabry: "Leverkusen our strongest rival"
The Bayern forward has told bundesliga.com that the record champions have a score to settle with 2023/24 double winners Leverkusen...
Kompany and Alonso prepare for rematch
Two of German football's brightest young coaches renew rivalries in a top-of-the-table clash of huge consequence when Leverkusen host Bayern on Saturday...
Why are Leverkusen eight points behind Bayern?
The Bundesliga's top two teams have only lost once each this season, so why are Leverkusen trailing Bayern ahead of their meeting this Saturday?