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There were rumors about Xabi and Real Madrid being close, but now Real Madrid have extended their contract with Ancelotti and this is good news for Leverkusen as they have lost a rival to take Xabi away from them. Leverkusen will certainly keep Xabi, because he has given Leverkusen something extraordinary and to get a coach like him will be very difficult. At least they can breathe a sigh of relief with this news coming from Real Madrid and Ancelotti.
I also think so, where Leverkusen can be calmer with Xabi for the next few seasons and maximize his current ideal situation to continue maintaining his winning trend in the Bundesliga. Don't let Leverkusen lose Xabi too quickly because this season they are enjoying victory after victory. It would be very detrimental for Leverkusen if they had to let Xabi go to Madrid. For Madrid itself, this decision is also the right decision, the chemistry between Ancelotti and Madrid is still irreplaceable.
btw, Bayern Munich has 1 match remaining which they must win to continue to narrow the point difference with Leverkusen. Against Hoffenheim it could be said that it was quite difficult for Tuchel to overcome because his opponent also needed this win to occupy 5th place.