Last year, Alonso identified his opponents' weaknesses very well and developed tactics accordingly. He didn't just develop a tactic. This shows us that he is versatile. I am hopeful about Xabi. I also wonder if next year he will show us how long he can keep the record. They are still undefeated in official matches in Germany. Their only defeat was against Atalanta in the grand final.
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.
Of course, Xabi Alonso still can't believe the defeat in the European league, even though it could be a sweet track record if they can still win the title and continue their unbeaten trend. But fate said otherwise and there Atalanta was able to become the first team to beat Leverkusen.
However, what Leverkusen achieved last season is very difficult for other clubs to beat and when they return to the Bundesliga they must refocus on doing the same thing over and over again if that is still possible. We know that Bayern Munich will really consider Leverkusen as their main rival at this time and they have to break last season's bad result of never winning against Leverkusen. That is one of the conditions if Bayern Munich can move freely to reclaim its seasonal title.