Xabi Alonso has formed a strong mentality in his players, they can also play very well when facing a strong team like Bayern Munich. The challenge that Leverkusen will face is greater after it is confirmed that they will play in the Champions League next season, they will spend more time facing strong teams who will test their abilities.
Qualifying as a team that has never lost in the Bundesliga will not have much influence because the team level there is stronger and has experience on the European stage. They have learned many things in the Europa League, defeat in the final is a valuable lesson for Leverkusen, the slightest mistake can make them eliminated faster because the Champions League is more competitive than the Europa League.
Everyone knows how important Xabi's role was in turning Leverkusen's game into a very strong one. I think they are very ready for a competition as big as the Champions League. and they will be able to compete with other strong European teams.
they prepare better, I'm sure they won't end up like Napoli last season. where they won Serie A but then they had great difficulty competing with other teams both in Serie A and in the Champions League.
What a freaking badass. Look at his work with Leverkusen, guy! First trophy of a century? No coincidence, that is. This is a deep team, hungry club that is playing some really decent football. Napoli comparison? Nah, I'm not buying it. Leverkusen is stable; Xabi is in charge; and they are releasing brilliance from their own academy. This is a long-term team assembled specifically. Not to misunderstand, the Champions League is a different animal entirely. You see, nevertheless, they will surprise many people. Right now Leverkusen is blazing, and I am all on this squad
The fact that Bayern Leverkusen became the Bundesliga champion after the arrival of Xabi Alanso after last season has nothing to do with luck or anything. I am sure that if Xabi Alanso, namely Bayern Leverkusen, keeps the players who are currently contributing, their fate will not be like Napoli.
The team is at a completely different level in terms of tactics and play, the only loss was the UEFA league final, which could be relegation, but in the previous seasons everything suddenly changes and the Bundesliga championship is won, I think they can win an extra cup next year with this squad. It was a good experience for Xabi Alanso and his players this season.