The Bundesliga champions spent much of the contest camped inside their opponents' half but were unable to add to their advantage before the interval

Nathan Tella says Bayer Leverkusen can be satisfied with their performance in the UEFA Champions League clash with Sparta Prague. Xabi Alonso's side

Victor Boniface has been linked with a move to Al-Nassr from Bayer Leverkusen, but Xabi Alonso said the striker would remain at the club.

With just over an hour to go until kick-off, Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has announced his starting eleven to take on a plucky Sparta Prague side. The team from the Czechia capital are

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Prague in the UEFA Champions League

Currently in eighth place in the Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen will be hoping to seal a top-eight finish and direct qualification for the last 16 with a win over Sparta Prague on Wednesday.After

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso is delighted to keep forward Victor Boniface at the club. Boniface was close to sealing a big money move to Al Nassr, before the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa striker, Jhon Duran.

Leverkusen are eighth in the final automatic qualification spot with 13 points but their 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid on January 21 means they head into the final Champions League matchweek level on points with the five teams below them, while Sparta are 29th with four points and have already been eliminated.

Xabi Alonso confirms Victor Boniface will remain at Bayer Leverkusen, dismissing transfer rumours to Saudi Arabia amid his impressive performance.

Bayer Leverkusen announced the signing of Emiliano Buendia on loan from Aston Villa for the remainder of the season.Bayer 04 coach Xabi Alonso is delighted to have Buendia at his

Boniface, who was left out of the Leverkusen squad for their UEFA Champions League fixture against Czech outfit Sparta Prague on Wednesday following media reports that the 24-year-old wanted a move to Al Nassr,