Xabi Alonso has indeed made many news media continue to report on him because of his greatness in making positive changes to the Leverkusen club. Even though he failed in the Europa League final, we still see everyone's appreciation for Xabi Alonso. Because that was the only defeat for Leverkusen in the season that just finished.
The real challenge will be in the UCL next season. And Xabi Alonso must be prepared for a stronger level of opponent in the UCL. And if you look at Leverkusen's current quality, Leverkusen's potential in the UCL is actually quite good. At least I'm sure this team will make it to the last 16 in the UCL. And even if they fail to qualify from the group qualifying round, at least this team can return to the European League. But I'm sure Xabi Alonso will take Leverkusen further in the UCL.
Xabi Alonso success make Bayern Leverkusen become most stronger team with invisible record in this season by winning Bundesliga and DFB Pokal Cup although got failure for winning UEFA Europe League. Interested waiting for will any other team for Europe League next season appearance defend the unbeaten record such as Leverkusen only loss in the final match?
Next season the finalist teams of UEFA Europe League will participants in Champion League, actually give an advantage for the Europe League participants teams such as Roma, Manchester United and other teams will not face top teams in group phase. But get difference on 32 round will face he relegated teams from Champion League and warning for top Europe League team must secure the first position place if get automatic qualify to 16 round.