Bundesliga contenders Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen could be forgiven for thinking of their Champions League date before they fulfill challenging domestic obligations this weekend.

Bayer Leverkusen cut Bayern Munich's lead back down to five points with an important 2-0 away victory vs Kiel.

Archie Rhind-Tutt discusses Bayer Leverkusen's big win over Frankfurt with manager Xabi Alonso.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich travel to VfB Stuttgart on Friday hoping for a perfect dress rehearsal ahead of next week's Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Bayer Leverkusen.

Bayern Munich substitute Serge Gnabry grabbed a late goal to cap a 4-0 win over third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt that consolidated the Bavarian powerhouse’s Bundesliga lead on Sunday. Gnabry fired the ball through Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp’s legs in the second minute of stoppage time,

Six writers from The Athletic analyse the draw for the Champions League last-16 ties and the road to Munich in May

Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has played down Victor Boniface's furious reaction against a teammate during the team's Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bundesliga contenders Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen could be forgiven for thinking of their Champions League date before they fulfill challenging domestic obligations this weekend.

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will clash in an all-German showdown in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The first leg takes place on March 5 at the Allianz Arena. This is the first all-German showdown in the Champions League since Bayern beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the 2012-13 final.