Xabi Alonso is braced for a tough outing as Bayer Leverkusen travels to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, but said his side will approach the game at "full throttle."

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

Eight points separate Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga standings ahead of Saturday's match and manager Xabi Alonso said his side were braced for a tough outing as they look to close the gap to leaders Bayern Munich.

Patrik Schick showed Bayer Leverkusen what it was missing against Bayern Munich last week by scoring in a 2-0 win at Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Schick, who was omitted by Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso in the top-of-the-table clash with Bayern,

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

Bayer Leverkusen warmed up for their Champions League clash with Bundesliga rivals Bayern Munich by thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt.

Though Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 21 Bundesliga games, Xabi Alonso is taking no chances against Eintracht Frankfurt.