Xabi Alonso has reacted to Bayer Leverkusen's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The defending Bundesliga champions s

The Spaniard took Liverpool to his heart and is still revered - despite ruling himself out of the race to succeed Jurgen Klopp

Xabi Alonso knew what to expect at Anfield and admitted he could not stop the inevitable from happening as his side capitulated.

Xabi Alonso revealed what impresses him so much about Liverpool after his Bayer Leverkusen side were thrashed 4-0 at Anfield in the Uefa Champions League. Luis Diaz became just the second Colombian

A hat trick from Luis Diaz and a goal from Cody Gakpo saw Liverpool beat German champion Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and further endear Slot to the Merseyside club's fans, who joyously sang his name at the end.

Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as Liverpool made light work of German champions Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League on a miserable night for the returning Xabi Alonso at Anfield. Diaz's impudent chip was followed by Cody Gakpo's fourth goal in a week as the hosts won the game within the space of three second-half minutes before Diaz added two more late on.

Xabi Alonso believes Liverpool’s Premier League and Champions League hopes look ‘promising’ under Arne Slot following their 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening. Luis Diaz scored a second-half hat-trick while Cody Gakpo also found the net at Anfield to push Liverpool top of the Champions League table with 12 points from four games.

Xabi Alonso was given a warm reception at Anfield as his Bayer Leverkusen was beaten 4-0 by Liverpool. Luis Diaz got a second-half hat-trick and Cody Gakpo also scored.

The Spaniard's exciting side lost just once last season, but the German double-winners are finding things a little more difficult this term