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In a remarkable transformation, Xabi Alonso has taken Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation fight to eyeing the Bundesliga title. Here's how he did it.

Bayern look to be front-runners to sign Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen but face competition from other clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 3-0 victory at Werder Bremen on Saturday to take over the lead in the Bundesliga with a club record-equalling eighth consecutive victory.

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) with a Goal vs. Werder Bremen, 11/25/2023

Bayer Leverkusen leapfrog Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga after a dominant 4-0 win over Union Berlin.

Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen thundered Union Berlin 4-0 on Sunday and move back to the top of the Bundesliga

Even though underdogs tend to fade, we're about one-third through the 2023-24 season, and several -- from Bayer Leverkusen in Germany to Girona in Spain -- still are atop their respective leagues. Which of them have staying power?

Liverpool, alongside Man City, Bayern and Chelsea, are targeting midfielder Florian Wirtz. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Nikolai Rehnen (Bayer Leverkusen) with a Goalkeeper Save vs. SV Sandhausen, 11/01/2023

Bayer Leverkusen reclaimed the top spot in the Bundesliga after beating Freiburg 2-1 at home on Sunday to remain unbeaten this season.

Bayer Leverkusen returns to the Bundesliga summit with a narrow 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Leverkusen battled to a 2-1 win over hosts VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday with goals from Frimpong and Grimaldo, to stay in top spot in the Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso has made an immediate impact at the club, so here are seven managers under 45 in Europe who you should know.

Jamal Musiala sits down with Kay Murray to discuss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title opposition.

Goals from Jonas Hofmann, Jeremie Frimpong and Victor Boniface give Bayer Leverkusen a 3-0 victory over FC Cologne in the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen cruised past Cologne 3-0 on Sunday to take the lead in the Bundesliga title race with their sixth win in seven league matches.

Bayer Leverkusen cruised past hapless hosts Mainz 05 3-0 on Saturday to record their best-ever start to a Bundesliga season and take over top spot after six matchdays.

Jonas Hofmann goal 65th minute Mainz 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

From Bayern's formidable attack, Leverkusen's rise and U.S. players in action, here's all you need to know five weeks into the Bundesliga season.

Carlo Ancelotti said he hopes Xabi Alonso can coach Real Madrid "one day" after the Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with the position.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface scored twice in a 4-1 victory over promoted Heidenheim on Sunday, as his team joined Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga with their fourth win in five league games.

Arsenal enjoyed a gritty win at Everton for the first time in a long time, Real Madrid battled back to beat Real Sociedad, Barca Women opened the year with victory and Heidenheim made history.
Bundesliga Standings
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Bayer Leverkus.. | 12 | +27 | 34 |
2 | Bayern Munich | 12 | +34 | 32 |
3 | VfB Stuttgart | 12 | +16 | 27 |
4 | Borussia Dortm.. | 12 | +6 | 24 |
5 | RB Leipzig | 12 | +17 | 23 |
6 | TSG Hoffenheim | 12 | +3 | 20 |
7 | Eintracht Fran.. | 12 | +5 | 18 |
8 | VfL Wolfsburg | 12 | -4 | 16 |
9 | SC Freiburg | 12 | -8 | 15 |
10 | FC Augsburg | 12 | -3 | 14 |
11 | Borussia Monch.. | 12 | -2 | 13 |
12 | Werder Bremen | 12 | -7 | 11 |
13 | 1. FC Heidenhe.. | 12 | -9 | 11 |
14 | VfL Bochum | 12 | -14 | 10 |
15 | FC Cologne | 13 | -14 | 9 |
16 | SV Darmstadt 9.. | 13 | -19 | 9 |
17 | Mainz | 12 | -13 | 8 |
18 | 1. FC Union Be.. | 12 | -15 | 7 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Alejandro Grim.. | 7 | 12 | 4 |
22 | Victor Bonifac.. | 7 | 12 | 5 |
7 | Jonas Hofmann | 5 | 12 | 5 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
7 | Jonas Hofmann | 5 | 12 | 5 |
22 | Victor Bonifac.. | 5 | 12 | 7 |
30 | Jeremie Frimpo.. | 5 | 12 | 4 |