Leverkusen Face Tough Leipzig Test, Alonso Warns

Leverkusen's Champions League Hopes Hinge on Leipzig Clash

Bayer Leverkusen face a crucial test of their Champions League credentials when they travel to RB Leipzig on Saturday, according to Xabi Alonso.

The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder took over as Leverkusen head coach in October, and has guided the team to third place in the Bundesliga.

Leverkusen are now just two points behind second-placed Leipzig, and a win on Saturday would move them into the automatic Champions League qualification places.

However, Alonso is aware that Leipzig will be a tough opponent, especially at home.

Alonso Cautions Team About Leipzig's Strength

"Leipzig are a very good team, they have a lot of quality and they are very well organized," Alonso said at a press conference on Friday.

"They are also very dangerous at home, so we will need to be at our best to get a result.

"We know that it will be a difficult game, but we are confident that we can get the three points."

Key Players to Watch

• Christopher Nkunku (Leipzig)
• Patrik Schick (Leverkusen)
• Timo Werner (Leipzig)
• Moussa Diaby (Leverkusen)

Leverkusen's Champions League Hopes

Leverkusen are currently third in the Bundesliga, two points behind second-placed Leipzig.

A win on Saturday would move Leverkusen into the automatic Champions League qualification places.

Leipzig are currently fourth in the Bundesliga, one point behind Leverkusen.

A win for Leipzig would keep them in contention for the Champions League places.