Alonso: Leverkusen-Bayern Clash Not Title Decider

Ahead of the critical Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and leaders Bayern Munich, Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso emphasized that the match is not a title decider despite an eight-point gap between the teams. Leverkusen, currently in second place with 46 points, could narrow the lead to five with a win, while Bayern would extend their advantage to 11 points if victorious. Alonso acknowledged Bayern's dominance and highlighted the need for a near-perfect performance from his team to have a chance. He noted that Leverkusen is coming into the game fresher as they did not play midweek in the Champions League, while Bayern recently secured a narrow win against Celtic. Alonso also refrained from disclosing specific tactical plans, stating that preparation is key for facing such formidable opponents. Both teams are poised for a competitive showdown at the BayArena.