When Bayern Munich decided to move on from Thomas Tuchel last season, most of the attention generated for the club’s coaching search was focused on Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who has transformed Die Werkself into a juggernaut.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany will oversee his squad’s first major test of the season when the Bavarians square off with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. “It’s good that everyone is looking forward to the game.

Bayern have won all six of their matches in all competitions under Kompany, scoring 20 goals in their last three games, and sit top of the Bundesliga with a 100% record

“ [Bayern Munich are playing] against perhaps the best team of the last twelve months,” said Kompany. “The fact that it is now always easy is also good. That’s a feeling we want to have. That we can compete against a strong opponent in the Allianz Arena.”

Bayer Leverkusen will need a perfect performance if they are to earn a result against Bundesliga title rivals Bayern Munich on Saturday, according to Xabi Alonso

With Oktoberfest in full swing, Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich welcomes Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen for a game which could shape the Bundesliga.

Bayern Munich are relishing the prospect of facing champions Bayer Leverkusen, manager Vincent Kompany said on Friday, as his side look to re-assert themselves as top dogs in the Bundesliga. Bayern have won all six of their matches in all competitions under Kompany and sit top of the standings with a 100% record,

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has provided an encouraging update ahead of Saturday's crucial top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash at Allianz Arena against Bayern Munich.