Xabi Alonso takes over Bayer and 2 more under-radar stories of the day

Xabi Alonso is the new coach of Bayer Leverkusen

The club legend has taken his first top-flight job with the Bundesliga side. Wishing him best of luck!

Shakhtar coach is a former Madridista

Igor Jovicevic represented Castilla between 1991 and 1996 and bagged 15 goals in 79 appearances for the club.

Real Madrid Juvenil A beat Shakhtar youth team with tennis score

Alvaro Arbeloa's boys beat the Ukrainian side 6-1, they are top of their UEFA Youth League group with 7 points.