Laverkusen continued the positive trend in the Bundesliga with a promising 4-1 win over Heidenhiem. Ball control was quite dominant, touching 72%, and taking 10 shots on target from 21 shots. Now Laverkusen has the same number of points as Bayern Munchen in the standings, sitting in second place because they have lost the number of goals. Xabi Alonso cool hands have really worked well so far, Laverkusen is now a tough competitor for Munchen in domestic competition. Meanwhile, Dortmund, which was previously a challenger to Munchen, is now in sixth position, the competition at the top of the standings is increasingly forming.
Xabi Alonso at his best, doing an incredible job for the club, earning points against average and elite clubs, he has priorities to hit this season, though the board and the supporters awaits the potential results he would bring to the team this season. Since his appointment as headcoach, alot have change for the club, with all-round improvements and spectacular results. Bayer Leverkusen won't back out from the competitive race for the bundesliga title, always pushing harder in league games, making sure they are dominant and have thrilling victory against their opponents. Facing Heidenheim, was easy knot to crack.