Bayer Leverkusen delivered a ruthless first-half performance, striking three times in just seven minutes, to leave hosts Eintracht Frankfurt reeling with a 4-1 victory in the Bundesliga on Saturday. With 53 points,

Champions Bayer Leverkusen scored three times in eight first-half minutes en route to a 4-1 Bundesliga statement victory at Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of their Champions League last 16 duel with Bayern Munich.

In a crucial clash in Germany's financial capital, third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt hosted the reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen, who sit a place above them in second. A rampant first-half display

Xabi Alonso has come to the defense of Victor Boniface following an on-field clash with teammate Emiliano Buendia during Leverkusen's win over Frankfurt

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

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