Bayer Leverkusen, under Xabi Alonso, began their DFB-Pokal defence with a narrow 1-0 win against Carl Zeiss Jena, now playing in the Regionalliga.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso reviewed his team's performance following their thrilling 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on the opening night of the Bundesliga.
Under Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen clinched the Bundesliga title last season, marking an extraordinary campaign for the Spanish manager and his team.
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface could face a suspension if he is found guilty of unsportsmanlike conduct during Saturday's Super Cup victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has come out in support of Victor Boniface after the striker was alleged to have raised a middle finger towards some of the Stuttgart players following Bayer's shootout win in the Supercup on Saturday night.
Bayer Leverkusen have secured the services of midfielder Robert Andrich for the long haul after agreeing to a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2028.