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Of course, this is Xabi's first time coaching Bayer Leverkusen and taking him to a bigger contest, to be precise, bigger than the one they are currently in at UEL. In the UCL there are strong teams from the top league which is a tough obstacle for Leverkusen, especially to get the title, they have to be able to get past Real Madrid and Man City, both of these teams are experienced teams in the UCL, as well as they also have to get past their tough enemy in the Bundesliga, namely Bayern Munich. who has a greater advantage compared to him.
However, if Xabi is able to provide good tactics and strategies then Leverkusen deserves to be in this big competition competing with the top teams. I can't wait for Leverkusen to play in the UCL, whether they will experience bad luck or good luck for them.
It is always difficult to maintain the performance of a team as rapidly improving as Leverkusen in a season even if Xabi Alonso builds his squad with several new players. Each season the competition between teams will be very different because the coach's approach to strategy may have changed. The large number of matches scheduled is one of the reasons why performance can decline, not to mention the failure of some players to maintain their best form.
Of course good wishes are always expressed, but in reality every coach will find it difficult to maintain the best form of his team. Xabi Alonso must realize that and he must be ready for all the challenges next season, but first he must finish this season with brilliant achievements.