Xabi Alonso is braced for a tough outing as Bayer Leverkusen travels to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, but said his side will approach the game at "full throttle."

Alonso has seemed destined for the top job at Madrid since starting his coaching career in their youth ranks. Could it happen?

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso said his side need a miracle to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals after being hammered 3-0 by German rivals Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface's furious reaction with teammate Emiliano Buendía during the team's Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface’s furious reaction against a teammate during the team’s Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt. Boniface lashed out at Argentine winger Emiliano Buendía after they got in each other’s way during stoppage time in Saturday’s 4-1 win,

Archie Rhind-Tutt discusses Bayer Leverkusen's big win over Frankfurt with manager Xabi Alonso.

Eight points separate Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga standings ahead of Saturday's match and manager Xabi Alonso said his side were braced for a tough outing as they look to close the gap to leaders Bayern Munich.

Reports suggest Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso could replace Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season.

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface’s furious reaction against a teammate during the team’s Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

"Today was bad. We didn't play a good game. The result is not good. And, now, the situation with some players.” said Xabi Alonso after Bayer Leverkusen’s home defeat to Werder Bremen. The

Over the last 12 months, there has regularly been speculation about the future of Carlo Ancelotti as head coach of Real Madrid. The iconic Italian manager is contracted until the end of next season,