Xabi Alonso could be ready to spring a surprise starting line-up when his Bayer Leverkusen side play Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.Die Werkself overcame a resilient

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Leverkusen have been unable to sustain the immaculate form they showed domestically last term, though they have only lost one league match

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Xabi Alonso spoke on Bayer Leverkusen’s tie against Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal round of 16.On the game at the Allianz Arena, Alonso said:  “The

The match is like a final. We are playing in the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern is the favorite. We have to play at our best level, then we have a chance.” Later adding: “The DFB Cup is always a special competition.

Bayern Munich’s draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga plays no role in preparations of holder Bayer Leverkusen for its German Cup clash against the Bavarians, coach Xabi Alonso said.

Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday plays no role in preparations of holders Bayer Leverkusen for their German Cup last 16 clash against the Bavarians on Tuesday,

Bayern Munich take on defending DFB Pokal champions Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 on Tuesday with only one of the Bundesliga giants advancing to the quarterfinals. Vincent Kompany's men drew with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker over the weekend in preparation,

In a much-anticipated clash, Bayern Munich welcome double winners Bayer Leverkusen to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night for a DFB-Pokal round of sixteen clash.After losing 3-0 to Leverkusen in