Real Madrid announce appointment of Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
Real Madrid have officially announced the appointment of Spanish tactician Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
Quiet and unassuming, Xabi Alonso has emerged as one of the top coaches in the world, writes Nick Said.
Ademola Lookman scored a hat-trick as Atalanta ended Bayer Leverkusen's 51-match unbeaten run to win the Europa League final 3-0 on Wednesday evening.
Xavi Alonso guided Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title in their 120-year history after their dominating 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday evening.
Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has parted ways with Arsenal to join German side Bayer Leverkusen in a £21.4million deal.
Manchester United are set to face six-time winners Sevilla while Juventus will play Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League quarter-finals following the conclusion of the draw on Friday afternoon.
Barcelona and Manchester United are set to face each other in the Europa League knockout round play-offs following the conclusion of the draw on Monday afternoon.
Liverpool booked their place in the Champions League last 16 after seeing off Ajax 3-0, while Barcelona were eliminated following their 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
West Ham United waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after a 2-0 victory against Rapid Vienna at the Allianz Stadion in Wien on Thursday evening.
West Ham United took control of Group H in the Europa League thanks to Thursday's 3-0 home win over Genk.