Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso praised his team for managing to control the game with 10 men after it held on to beat Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen move onto 45 points, six behind leaders Bayern Munich after 20 matches, while Hoffenheim remain 15th, just four points above the drop zone

Bayer Leverkusen showcased resilience and tactical discipline, securing a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga despite being reduced to ten men for the final half-hour.