Leverkusen ready to pile pressure on league leaders Bayern, says Alonso

Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again?

Only a few weeks ago, the Bundesliga title race looked over. No longer, as Leverkusen are reeling in Bayern.

Leverkusen ready to pile pressure on league leaders Bayern, says Alonso

BERLIN : Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen will put as much pressure as they can on league leaders Bayern Munich as they battle to keep their title hopes alive, coach Xabi Alonso said ahead of Friday's home game against strugglers VfL Bochum. With eight matches remaining, Alonso's team, domestic double

A change from national player Tah is emerging, so the German Champion needs replacement. This may come from Italy and already has Bundesliga experience.

Bayer Leverkusen remains on the trail of leaders Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga. The defending champions won 3-1 at home against VfL Bochum and consolidated their second place with 59 points. Bayern are on 62 points and play against St. Pauli on Saturday.

Leverkusen keeps the pressure on Bavaria high and shortens the distance to the top. At first, little can be seen against Bochum from the supposed difference between championship and downhill fight.

Leverkusen - Leverkusen keeps the pressure on Bavaria high and shortens the distance to the top. At first, little can be seen against Bochum from the supposed difference between championship and downhill fight.