Xabi Alonso could be ready to spring a surprise starting line-up when his Bayer Leverkusen side play Bayern Munich in the DFB Pokal at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday.Die Werkself overcame a resilient

The match is like a final. We are playing in the Allianz Arena, FC Bayern is the favorite. We have to play at our best level, then we have a chance.” Later adding: “The DFB Cup is always a special competition.

Luckily, Jamal Musiala delivered a late header to salvage a point. Fun fact: Musiala has the most header goals in Europe this season (via @iMiaSanMia). Bayern Munich has the historical edge (43W-17D-16L) but has failed to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the last four meetings.

Bayern Munich will be without Harry Kane for the first time this season when Vincent Kompany’s side host Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal Round of 16 on Tuesday night. The

Bayern Munich’s draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga plays no role in preparations of holder Bayer Leverkusen for its German Cup clash against the Bavarians, coach Xabi Alonso said.

Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday plays no role in preparations of holders Bayer Leverkusen for their German Cup last 16 clash against the Bavarians on Tuesday,

In a much-anticipated clash, Bayern Munich welcome double winners Bayer Leverkusen to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night for a DFB-Pokal round of sixteen clash.After losing 3-0 to Leverkusen in