Speaking at his post-match press conference following Bayer Leverkusen’s 1-0 win against Bayern Munich, head coach Xabi Alonso offered his opinion on the game. On the performance and result as a

The match is like a final. We are playing in the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern is the favorite. We have to play at our best level, then we have a chance.” Later adding: “The DFB Cup is always a special competition.

It's a mouthwatering cup clash at the Allianz Arena as Bundesliga big guns Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen face off in the DFB Pokal. League leaders Bayern Munich saw their seven game run of clean sheets wins came to an end at the weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw in Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund.