Xabi Alonso
LeverkusenVincent Kompany
Bayern Munich
Meeting Highlights...BAYERN
It doesn't matter how many players they have on the sidelines. We are expecting the strongest opponent to date – both as a team and on an individual level. For us to maintain our good energy at the moment and our ideas and what we've prepared and then show it at any time in the game.
...XHAKA
He is on top of his game at the moment. He is physically and mentally extremely strong, very competitive, he has an incredible understanding of the game and is a great influence on all his teammates. He communicates a lot and his teammates trust him. We are benefiting from him very much. It's simply a pleasure to work with players like Granit.
...FANS
The connection with the fans is the most important thing. We feel their pleasure and enthusiasm and enjoy being able to give them something back very much. We hope we can make them happy again tomorrow.
Xabi Alonso
Manager on Leverkusen...BAYERN
It doesn't matter how many players they have on the sidelines. We are expecting the strongest opponent to date – both as a team and on an individual level. For us to maintain our good energy at the moment and our ideas and what we've prepared and then show it at any time in the game.
...XHAKA
He is on top of his game at the moment. He is physically and mentally extremely strong, very competitive, he has an incredible understanding of the game and is a great influence on all his teammates. He communicates a lot and his teammates trust him. We are benefiting from him very much. It's simply a pleasure to work with players like Granit.
...FANS
The connection with the fans is the most important thing. We feel their pleasure and enthusiasm and enjoy being able to give them something back very much. We hope we can make them happy again tomorrow.
Vincent Kompany
Manager on Bayern Munich...INJURIES
Alphonso Davies is out. He hasn't been able to train with us. Manuel Neuer will take part in goalkeeping training today. He'll have time before tomorrow afternoon, and then we'll decide whether he or Sven Ulreich plays. Those who've been able to return are back in training. Joshua Kimmich, Minjae Kim and Dayot Upamecano are in training. If nothing happens, they'll be in the squad.
...LEVERKUSEN
It doesn't look like it'll be a 0-0 because I know our quality but also Leverkusen's quality. Thirty teams have tried and 30 teams have failed. There's been a few last-minute wins for them lately. Their run is extraordinary. That's thanks to their quality. We're only two points behind. There's no reason to hide. It's the moment to lay your cards on the table. We'll be ready to challenge Leverkusen. We're going to Leverkusen to win.
...ABOUT MATCH
A win for Leverkusen opens up a gap, but it won't be over, although it feels like a special moment to lay your cards on the table. It's about challenging ourselves and therefore the opponent from the first second to the last. We want to take the next step. Leverkusen are having an outstanding season. We've still got room for improvement. We feel ready to take the next step and want to push Leverkusen.