Ten wins in a row in all competitions have allowed Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen — the defending ... The same can't be said of Nuri Sahin, in charge at last year's Champions League finalist, Dortmund.

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso praised his team for managing to control the game with 10 men after they held on to beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Die Werkself came away with all three points, but I’m sure Xabi Alonso will be frustrated ... It was a poor performance, only negated by Nuri Şahin being forced to field a backline of small ...