Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has launched a scathing critique of Real Madrid's hierarchy, accusing Florentino Perez of leaving Xabi Alonso "isolated" at the Bernabeu. The German club's chief claims the culture in the Spanish capital treats managers as a "necessary evil",

Bayer Leverkusen chief Fernando Carro has taken aim at Real Madrid president Florentino Perez over his handling of coach Xabi Alonso's criticism.

Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will be leaving his role as Bayer Leverkusen head coach at the end of the season as speculation over replacing Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid heats up. The Spaniard’s contract with the Bundesliga outfit still had two years ...

© Pau Barrena & Christof Koepsel/Getty ImagesXabi Alonso (L) and Bayer Leverkusen Head coach Erik Ten Hag (R). After attracting interest from Real Madrid, Alonso ...

Aleix García (right) played under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. / IMAGO/RHR-Foto Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Aleix García shined a light on the "demanding" nature of Xabi Alonso that will serve Real Madrid well. After Alonso helped Bayer Leverkusen ...

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is an option to replace Xabi Alonso as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. Leverkusen are conducting their search for a replacement for Alonso, following his decision to leave the German side. Alonso has agreed a ...

LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer Leverkusen has appointed former Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag as Xabi Alonso’s replacement. The Bundesliga club said Monday that the 55-year-old Ten Hag had signed a contract through 2027, making his return to ...