Vincent Kompany’s Bayern Munich faced its first substantial test of the season at home to reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen, leaving opposition manager Xabi Alonso impressed. After the match,

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen shared the points at Allianz Arena, drawing 1-1 in the Bundesliga after two fabulous long-range goals. Leverkusen took the lead through Robert Andrich, only for Aleksandar Pavlovic to brilliantly equalise.

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso said he was proud of his players after a tenacious defensive display in Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw at leaders Bayern Munich where his defence was breached only because of an extraordinary goal.