Granit Xhaka has paid tribute to former Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, after one of the most remarkable managerial spells in recent Bundesliga history.
Bayer Leverkusen overtook RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, moving up to third in the standings with an impressive 3-1 win at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday.
Saturday's Bundesliga action proved to be another goal-fest, with none of the fixtures ending in a draw and only two of the ten team's teams failing to score.
Wednesday night's Champions League action saw Borussia Dortmund slip up against Bodo/Glimt, while Bayer Leverkusen earned a late draw against Newcastle United.
Saturday proved to be a goal-fest in the Bundesliga as the top two sides in the standings blew away their opposition to pull further away from the rest.
Nico Schlotterbeck cut a frustrated figure on Tuesday night as Borussia Dortmund crashed out of the DFB-Pokal with a 1-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16.