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.
Atalanta are strong as a team but Leverkusen were definitely favorites against Atalanta in the Europa League final. We expected Leverkusen to win the final but it didn't happen.
Atalanta must be commended as this team produced a great performance in the Europa League final and won the Europa League title by defeating a team that had been unbeaten the entire season. Perhaps the biggest regret for Leverkusen was not winning the Europa League title last season as they were favourites. Last season they played in the Europa League but this season they will play in the Champions League and will definitely want to do well there because there are many big teams who did not get the opportunity to play in the Champions League and they will play in the Champions League next season after seeing their performance improve.