Quote from: junder on Today at 03:28:31 PM

Quote from: wmaurik on Today at 09:42:04 AM

Leverkusen's defeat in the grand final against Atalanta was very natural and normal even though the location was very painful for Leverkusen. However, for next season there are many fans who will again see how Alonso will spend another season with Leverkusen in a greater competition, namely the Champions League and also the Bundesliga, where Alonso will also be determined to maintain his unbeaten record in the Bundesliga next season again with conditions which is a bit heavy of course.

Xabi Alonso can still maintain his unbeaten record in the Bundesliga, but with the Champions League it will be very difficult, especially as we know that the Champions League is where big teams compete. In my opinion, it is unlikely that Leverkusen can maintain its unbeaten record in the Champions League. maybe they can still maintain their unbeaten record in the Bundesliga, but with the Champions League it is very difficult. I think their previous achievements are already very good, with them being able to compete in the Champions League it proves that they have good performance and are worthy of competing with other big teams, but of course there will be lots of surprises for Leverkusen from other big teams that experienced. In my opinion Leverkusen just need to play well, with them not dominating the Champions that is normal but if they can maintain their unbeaten record in the Champions League of course it will be a big surprise.

Apart from that, Leverkusen is still a tough challenger for Bayern Munich. because they already have a suitable and good coach so they can dominate the Bundesliga and break the dominance of Bayern Munich. We don't know next season whether Bayern Munich will dominate again or whether Leverkusen can still handle it, but what is certain is that Leverkusen will not let other teams dominate the Bundesliga because Leverkusen will definitely maintain its performance and dominate the Bundesliga again.

In conclusion, Alonso will probably still try to give his best for Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and Champions League, but it won't be the same as this season.
This season, Leverkusen has had great success, but that doesn't mean it can get great results again in the coming season and you also have to remember that Bayern Munich has always been a favorite club every season, which will not damage its reputation.

When you say Leverkusen will not let other clubs dominate the title in the Bundesliga, you also have to look at how Dortmund is currently planning to bring in Serhou Guirassy.
If this becomes a reality, Leverkusen will also face a big challenge because competing in the Champions League but also maintaining performance in the Bundesliga will be a tough task for Alonso.

A lot will happen in the next season and we can't make Leverkusen a favorite club anymore, but if most people still believe in Leverkusen, maybe everything will be answered once the next season starts.