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,

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was unrepentant but realistic after his striker-less side completely dominated Bayern Munich in Saturday's 0-0 Bundesliga draw. Winger Nathan Tella had three good chances,

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.