Xabi Alonso has reacted to Bayer Leverkusen's humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Tuesday night. The defending Bundesliga champions s

Arne Slot vs. Xabi Alonso had the makings of an epic battle. In the end it was the Liverpool coach who cruised to victory against the man many believed was destined to take over at Anfield this season.

After a fairly tepid hour at Anfield, the Reds kicked into gear with two quick-fire goals from Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo. Colombia international Diaz then struck two more to confirm a first-ever hat-trick as a Liverpool player and the result takes Arne Slot's men top of the 36-team Champions League table.