Xabi Alonso has reportedly laid down a condition for taking over as manager of Real Madrid: he will not be the cause of Carlo Ancelotti's dismissal.

Over the last 12-18 months, there has been a lot of speculation in regards to the Real Madrid manager’s position at the Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti has worked wonders during his second spell

Bayer Leverkusen have bolstered their squad with the addition of Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa for the rest of the season.

Spanish center Mario Hermoso embarks on a new adventure in his career after a brief stint with AS Roma. The 29-year-old defender will join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season, meeting a specific request from coach Xabi Alonso who is looking to strengthen the defense for the crucial phase of the season.

Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen visited Simeone's Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night - The Athletic was watching both men

Bayern Munich took a small but potentially decisive step toward the Bundesliga title last weekend when defending champion Bayer Leverkusen dropped points at Leipzig.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that striker Victor Boniface is in talks to seal an exit from the club amid links to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.

Carlo Ancelotti’s tenure at Real Madrid continues to be a subject of intense speculation, especially as the Italian coach has expressed his desire to see out his contract until 2026. Despite the

Victor Boniface's failed move to Al Nassr has sparked celebrations in the Bayer Leverkusen camp as Xabi Alonso has expressed his delight to have the forward back.

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence.

First-half goals from Patrik Schick and Aleix García had put Leverkusen 2-0 up and on course for the points, but they were pegged back and failed to win – and not for the first time this season. It has also happened twice in the UEFA Champions League.