The Spanish coach is the main candidate to replace Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has said Victor Boniface will be included in the squad for the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Boniface is working his way back to full fitness following a spell on the sidelines due to injury.

Xabi Alonso's emergence as the frontrunner to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid is based on his impressive managerial credentials. His success at Bayer Leverkusen, culminating in a Bundesliga title and German Cup victory,

Bayer Leverkusen need to be ruthless to win at Atletico Madrid and edge closer to a direct spot in the Champions League last 16, manager Xabi Alonso said ahead of Tuesday's clash.

CARLO ANCELOTTI will quit Real Madrid with Xabi Alonso ready to replace him, according to reports. The 65-year-old boss guided Los Blancos to LaLiga and Champions League glory last season. But

If Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could not already feel the shadow of Xabi Alonso in his office, this week the Basque manager and his Bayer Leverkusen side are at the Valdebebas training ground

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is rumoured to have decided to leave his post at the end of season, sparking speculation that Xabi Alonso will be brought in to replace him

Victor Boniface is reportedly set to become one of the highest-paid players at Bayer Leverkusen as the German club kickstarts negotiations for a new deal.

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has said Victor Boniface will be included in the squad for the UEFA Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Boniface is working his way back to full fitness following a spell on the sidelines due to injury.

The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League resumes with Matchday 7 across Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January, as European football royalty scramble for berths in the knockout rounds of the competition .

Florian Wirtz (L) of Bayer 04 Leverkusen vies with James Ward-Prowse of West Ham United FC during the UEFA Europa League quarterfinals first leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and West Ham United FC in Leverkusen, Germany, April 11, 2024. (Photo by Ulrich Hufnagel/Xinhua)