Bayer Leverkusen
Kompany, Alonso call for action on player workload amid strike talks
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany and his Bayer Leverkusen counterpart Xabi Alonso on Friday joined the growing chorus calling for action on player workload, amid talks of strikes.
Alonso hails 'efficient' Leverkusen after Feyenoord rout
"It may have looked pretty easy, but it's really not," Alonso told reporters after his team cruised to four first-half goals to break the Dutch resistance.
Alonso hopes short preparation time enough for Leverkusen to bounce back
Bayer Leverkusen's 35-game unbeaten Bundesliga run came to an end in their last game and manager Xabi Alonso hopes the short time he has had with his players will be sufficient to get back to winning ways.
German champions Leverkusen start season with last-gasp win
Granit Xhaka praised his side's "pure mentality" as Florian Wirtz's goal in the 11th minute of stoppage time snatched a 3-2 win for reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Borussia Moenchengladbach in Friday's Bundesliga opener.
Leverkusen coach Alonso says Bayern 'favourites' in Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season, despite his side's incredible league and cup double last campaign.
Reborn Xhaka vows to keep record-breaking Leverkusen on top
Eyebrows were raised when Xhaka arrived from Premier League runners-up Arsenal at the start of last term, with Leverkusen coming off a fifth-placed finish and with rookie coach Xabi Alonso preparing for his first full season as a first-team head coach.
Leverkusen defeat Stuttgart on penalties to win German Super Cup
"What we did in the last 10 or 15 minutes, with a man down, to score the equaliser -- it was unbelievable," Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said after the match, praising his side's "huge spirit".
Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise
Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.
Leverkusen's 'dream season' will long be remembered: Alonso
Bayer Leverkusen's German league and Cup double was the result of players keeping faith in the team throughout what turned into a dream season, their coach Xabi Alonso said on Saturday.
Barcelona 3-0 BATE: Neymar and Suarez take Catalans to victory
Luis Suarez scored either side of a Neymar double as Barcelona cruised to a 3-0 Champions League victory over BATE at Camp Nou.
Messi dependence is good for Barcelona: Andersson
Barcelona's reliance on Lionel Messi should not be considered a bad thing, according to former centre-back Patrik Andersson.
I will sign new contract: Neymar tells Barcelona fans
Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Casillas ranks Messi his most-feared opponent
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has labelled Barcelona star Lionel Messi the opponent he has had the most difficulty facing.
Luis Suarez of Barcelona trying to fill void left by 'irreplaceable' Lionel Messi
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez says he feels "responsibility" to try and compensate for the loss of Lionel Messi during his injury layoff.
Sevilla v Barcelona Preview: Champions eyeing top spot
A Barcelona side without the injured Lionel Messi head to face Sevilla at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on Saturday, desperate to move back to the summit of La Liga.
Barca achievements deserve more credit - Luis Enrique
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique launched a staunch defence of his players after they came from behind without the injured Lionel Messi to beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi of Barcelona may make earlier return, doesn't need surgery - Argentina doc
Barcelona star Lionel Messi will be back in action before the two months originally stipulated, Argentina team doctor Donato Villani has said.
100 games for Messi, the Champions League's greatest player
Having helped the Blaugrana to four titles, the Argentine attacker is already the finest footballer to play Champions League.
Man Utd and Lazio aim for Champions League group stage
Manchester United and Lazio are all geared up for the Champions League play-off second leg on Wednesday.