That's the question facing Xabi Alonso and Bayer Leverkusen as they seek to prove they belong among European soccer's top teams after ending Bayern Munich's 11-year reign in the German league last season.

Xabi Alonso has enjoyed great success at Bayer Leverkusen, and the club's chief executive expects the Spaniard to stay next season.

Bayer Leverkusen, led by coach Xabi Alonso, seeks to cement its place among Europe's soccer elite following an outstanding season. With key players retained, Leverkusen aims for consistent top-four finishes and Champions League qualification,

Xabi Alonso insisted that Bayer Leverkusen's top-of-the-table clash with Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will not decide where the title will end up this season.

LEVERKUSEN – Asked if coach Xabi Alonso could one day be commemorated outside Bayer Leverkusen’s BayArena home, club chief executive Fernando Carro said that “after last year, it’s already enough for a statue”.

Bayern Munich's clash with Bayer Leverkusen is a critical match but not a title decider, states Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso. With Bayern holding an eight-point lead, Alonso emphasizes the need for a near-perfect performance against the dominant Bavarians to keep their title hopes alive.

Bayer Leverkusen's chief executive Fernand Carro is confident Xabi Alonso will remain with the club heading into next season. ( More Football News) Alonso led Leverkusen to an undefeated Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double last season. Indeed, Leverkusen's only loss of the entire campaign came in the Europa League final against Atalanta.

With Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen side trailing Bundesliga leaders, Bayern Munich by eight points, the Leverkusen Head Coach tried to play down the hype on Friday ahead of an enthralling