Xabi Alonso's team set the pace from the start and steadily gained control of the game. Granit Xhaka played a key role in orchestrating Leverkusen's attacks, and his sharp vision led to the opening goal in the 26th minute.

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.

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

Nathan Tella was among the goal scorers as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 at the Deutsche Bank Park. Tella opened the scoring in the 26th minute, with Granit Xhaka providing the assist.

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.