Bayern Leverkusen playing in the champions league will be a lot different thing for them because they haven’t been there for many many years ago. All the existing players of the team have no much experience of the champions league, so it will be a bigger challenge for them. They’ve proven how strong they are in the Bundesliga and also in the Europa league. Now the greater test awaits them in the champions league where the best teams in Europe plays in that competition and the competitive edge between the teams their are very high unlike where they’re coming from. If they resist the competitive nature and come out victorious, that is when we can now say that Bayern Leverkusen are up to the task also.
It's not just about the experience of a particular tournament, but also about the level of the opponents, as well as the form in which the team is. The Champions League will certainly be the most difficult test for the team and for Alonso, because one season can be completed on luck and courage, and you can earn recognition if the team can repeat the success again. And if we are talking about success, then the Bayer could not achieve it in the EL final, and Atalanta is not the strongest team, in the Champions League the opponents will be much more difficult.
For Xabi Alonso and Leverkusen, last season was amazing. Nobody can deny that. But the doubters, they're always gonna be there. They contend it was a fluke, pure luck. One loss? Unheard of! The thing is, though, guys. Winners are people I know. Xabi is a winner as well. He is driven to disprove everyone. Leverkusen is here to stay and they have something unique.
Champions League is tough, no question. But I believe Xabi. He possesses the nerves, the team, and the wits to pull it off once more. I guarantee they wont be a one-hit wonder.