Speaking at his Friday press conference, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso directly addressed critical comments from attacker Jonas Hofmann made last week. Hofmann made just his ninth league

Xabi Alonso is waiting just like everyone else to see who will coach Real Madrid next season. The Spanish coach says he knows “nothing new” about his future amid links to his former club.

After two and a half very successful years in Germany, Xabi Alonso looks set to return to his native Spain. This promises to have consequences for Bayer Leverkusen – and not just on the touchline.It's not official yet,