A few minutes into the second half, it was clear that Bayer Leverkusen were being outplayed by Bayern Munich. Most meaningful statistics tilted in Bayern's favor, especially in attack – they had outshot Leverkusen nine to three by that time and were already up a goal.

An Architect of the "Miracle in Istanbul" in 2005, Xabi Alonso will need more magic if his Leverkusen are to overturn Bayern's 3-0 aggregate lead.

Bayer Leverkusen have never lost to Bayern Munich since Xabi Alonso took charge, but the manager said there was no secret to that success and those results were meaningless ahead of the Champions League meeting between the two German sides.