Eight points separate Bayer Leverkusen and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga standings ahead of Saturday's match and manager Xabi Alonso said his side were braced for a tough outing as they look to close the gap to leaders Bayern Munich.

Though Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last 21 Bundesliga games, Xabi Alonso is taking no chances against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayer Leverkusen will not rest players for next week's Champions League date at Bayern Munich when they visit Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday, coach Xabi Alonso has said. "We always give it our all.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has reached another milestone as Saturday's 2-0 at Holstein Kiel made him the coach with the longest unbeaten Bundesliga run away from home which now covers 28 matches.