Xabi Alonso sets a Bundesliga record against Bayern Munich | OneFootball

On Saturday evening, Bayern Munich’s perfect start to life under Vincent Kompany came to an end after being stifled by Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena.

Die Werkself were far from their best against Der Rekordmeister, but with a combination of determination, quality, and a touch of the dark arts, the reigning champions were able to walk away from Bavaria with a point.

However, while holding Bayern to a 1-1 draw would have been ideal for Xabi Alonso—considering Leverkusen’s defensive woes so far this season—the Spaniard would have been even more delighted by setting a Bundesliga record in the process.

Since taking over at the BayArena, Alonso has faced Bayern four times, and with two home wins and two away draws, he remains undefeated against the record champions.

No other manager or head coach in the history of the league had been able to remain undefeated across their first four meetings against Der Rekordmeister, and with history now set, there are question marks surrounding when this run will end.

Die Werkself have been far from convincing this season, but should they find their rhythm, then there is no reason to suggest that Bayern will be favourites heading into the reverse clash in February.

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