Speaking at his post-match press conference following Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win against Bayern Munich, head coach Xabi Alonso offered his opinion on the game. On the performance and result as a

The match is like a final. We are playing in the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern is the favorite. We have to play at our best level, then we have a chance.” Later adding: “The DFB Cup is always a special competition.

Ten-man Bayern Munich were dumped out of the DFB Pokal following a 1-0 defeat by reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen at Allianz Arena.