Leverkusen has rebounded under Alonso, hitting Bayern Munich and Dortmund dreams

Borussia Dortmund lead the table going into the March international break. But that was just one of the many “things you never thought you’d see” in Sunday night’s bingo card: Bayer 04 Leverkusen played with strength, composure and efficiency to beat Bayern Munich 2-1. – Everyone agreed that referee Tobias Steiler made two major decisions wrong, including Steiler himself. Inconsequential as it was, everyone also agreed that the VAR had made the two key decisions correctly. “They were my lifesaver,” Stiller exclaimed. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann and captain Thomas Müller…

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Who can get out and out of the Champions League this week?

Teams reached the halfway point in the Champions League group stage after each played three matches at their tables. Some are stronger than others, and there’s still plenty to play for as we progress toward figuring out the ultimate winners and losers for each group. However, there are teams that can qualify for the knockout stages of the competition if certain results occur during the evening of Tuesday and Wednesday. Athletic took a look at who could qualify and exit the Champions League group stage this week. Group A Napoli…

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