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 suffered their first defeat on the road for 18 months.

Xabi Alonso is back at Anfield. Join Rob Smyth for updates from a mouthwatering encounter. GOAL! Liverpool 3-0 Leverkusen (Diaz 83) 21:42 It’s now officially a hammering.   21:41 81 min: Double substitution for Leverkusen Patrick Schick,

A hat trick from Luis Diaz and a goal from Cody Gakpo saw Liverpool beat German champion Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday and further endear Slot to the Merseyside club's fans, who joyously sang his name at the end.