Bayer Leverkusen delivered a ruthless first-half performance, striking three times in just seven minutes, to leave hosts Eintracht Frankfurt reeling with a 4-1 victory in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Champions Bayer Leverkusen scored three times in eight first-half minutes on Saturday en route to a 4-1 Bundesliga statement victory at Eintracht Frankfurt ahead of their Champions League last 16 duel with Bayern Munich.

Xabi Alonso's team set the pace from the start and steadily gained control of the game. Granit Xhaka played a key role in orchestrating Leverkusen's attacks, and his sharp vision led to the opening goal in the 26th minute.