This will be a challenge for Xabi Alonso to be able to show that he can bring the team he handles to be able to talk a lot in the Champions League. Many people have wanted to see and look forward to their appearance in the Champions League, it is inseparable from their appearance last season which was truly extraordinary. They were able to break the undefeated record for a full season to become champions in the Bundesliga. Mentality is very much needed in the Champions League, because the pressure they will receive in the Champions League will be very large, especially when they meet big teams from other leagues. they are lucky enough because they are still with the coach who brought success and there are still many players who remain in their squad. This will be a good capital for them to compete in the Champions League.
I also can't wait to see how Leverkusen will perform in the Champions League this season apart from their performance in the Bundesliga this season. Because Xabi Alonso will definitely try to maintain his good performance again this season even though this may still be doubted by some people because the Champions League competition is a competition full of pressure. And also next season Bayern Munich as their strongest rival has made several changes that may affect their strength in the Bundesliga and also the Champions League.
Everyone is looking forward to the new season that will start soon to see how Leverkusen will perform after winning the Bundesliga title last season. To defend the Bundesliga title, Leverkusen could possibly do it, but to win the UCL title, Xabi doesn't need to be too ambitious or at least give the players experience so that they have a mentality that is ready to face the competition in the UCL. Because most people will never believe that Xabi can bring Leverkusen to reach the highest peak in a big competition because there are still Madrid and other teams that are more experienced. So this season Xabi has some big plans to win back the Bundesliga title but he also has to be careful because Bayern Munich will definitely not perform as badly as last season. And there are probably some other teams that will be the strongest challengers, but Leverkusen only needs strong consistency like last season.