Beyond the perfect homecoming narrative: analyzing the tactical reality of Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen tenure and what it means ...

So highly thought of was the starlet whilst making his way through the youth setup in Madrid, in fact, that he earned for himself the nickname ‘Xabi Alonso of La Fábrica’. Cucalón’s upward trajectory, ...

Xabi Alonso, 42, finally gave us the scoop on why he turned down the chance to return to Liverpool last season. After an epic run guiding Bayer Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title without a ...

Xabi Alonso has said "there is no time for tourism" before his return to Anfield with his Bayer Leverkusen side on Tuesday. The Spaniard made 210 appearances for the Reds in a spell from 2004 to ...

Rival managers are rarely granted warm receptions at Anfield. Xabi Alonso, however, will be an exception. Tonight, his Bayer Leverkusen side will play at Anfield, the first time Alonso has been ...

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso hailed Liverpool's quality after the German champions were blown away in the second half of a 4-0 loss at Anfield in the Champions League on Tuesday. Alonso had ...

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It’s tempting to think Xabi Alonso has been contemplating what Anfield reception awaits for his emotional reunion since the Champions League draw. The reality is it has been on his mind for 15 ...

Xabi Alonso has said "there is no time for tourism" before his return to Anfield with his Bayer Leverkusen side on Tuesday. The Spaniard made 210 appearances for the Reds in a spell from 2004 to 2009 ...