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.
It's true, he will have an even bigger challenge next season, besides having to be able to maintain what he has shown this season, he also has to show that they can compete at a higher level such as the Champions League. It is a task that will not be easy for him, but I am sure he will try as hard as he can to bring Leverkusen to achieve something to be proud of in the Champions League.
They don't have to be champions, they can show a charming game that will allow them to talk a lot in the Champions League next season. I think that's more than enough for them. Because we also have to be realistic that it is not easy to become champions in the Champions League, especially if the team doesn't have as much experience as teams that are used to being there.
Aside the champions league competition where Xabi Alonso and his team will have to play and prove themselves as champions, they also stand in a tough competition in the league because their biggest rivals Bayern Munich changed their coach and is ready to challenge them to take back the league champions from them, they will have a double fight to fight because they are already in so many competitions already. Xabi Alonso is not new to the champions league competition even though his team is I think he's going to work towards imperting the experience he has to his team Nd make sure the team has a perfect outing in the champions league, the coach will also need to put the performance of his key players in check and ensure they have a solid team that is ready to face a tough season since they will be defending their league title, the DFB cup title and they are also going to experience playing in the champions league where they will have bigger opponents to compete with, the team should get more players to solidify the team of they are lacking anything when the league has not started already.