Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last 16, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's clash.

Following Bayern Munich's victory over Wolfsburg earlier, Bayer Leverkusen returned to within four points of the Bundesliga leaders with an 11th straight win across all competitions

Victor Boniface is still not fully fit, with Xabi Alonso acknowledging the Bayer Leverkusen vs Borussia Monchengladbach game has come a bit too early for the striker

Having lost their long-held German title to Bayer Leverkusen last term, Bayern Munich are once again having a punch-up with Xabi Alonso's team at the top of the table. Both teams won tough away games at the weekend (Leverkusen won 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund on Friday night,

Xabi Alonso stresses the importance of Bayer Leverkusens must-win match against Atletico Madrid to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League.

Florian Wirtz scored twice as Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen beat Borussia Moenchengladbach 3-1 on Saturday to stay four points behind leaders Bayern Munich.

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen know they will need to be close to perfect to hunt down leaders Bayern Munich as the Bundesliga returns ... Unbeaten league and cup winners last campaign, Xabi Alonso's side stumbled early in the season as they struggle ...

Florian Wirtz scored twice and provided an assist as Bayer Leverkusen moved back to within four points of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen and former Real Madrid midfielder, made statements regarding his future following reports that Carlo Ancelotti would not continue with the Spanish club next season.

Alex Grimaldo scored Bayer Leverkusen’s only goal in their 1-0 win against Mainz 05 on Tuesday night. The Spaniard hit a superb free-kick, lofting the ball over the wall from just outside the area

Bayern Munich moved seven points clear of Bayer Leverkusen with a 3-2 win against Wolfsburg on Saturday afternoon, but Vincent Kompany’s side were made to work for their win.Leon Goretzka worked