Xabi Alonso: Bayer Leverkusen manager

[BorisManUtd]

Such an anti-climax to Bayern Leverkusen's incredible season. I knew their unbeaten run would end at some point but I was hoping they would go the whole season undefeated. At least they went unbeaten in the Bundesliga, a feat that even Bayern Munich has not achieved. Just wondering if they had drawn with Atlanta and they lost on penalties, would this still count as unbeaten for them?

I think it would. Losing/winning on penalties counts as a draw I believe.

 

[Nole]

I think it would. Losing/winning on penalties counts as a draw I believe.

But technically they lost the match so not sure if this counts towards the unbeaten record, no?

 

[JogaBonitoRooney]

Such an anti-climax to Bayern Leverkusen's incredible season. I knew their unbeaten run would end at some point but I was hoping they would go the whole season undefeated. At least they went unbeaten in the Bundesliga, a feat that even Bayern Munich has not achieved. Just wondering if they had drawn with Atlanta and they lost on penalties, would this still count as unbeaten for them?

They weren't even close to getting Atlanta to penalties so no point wondering about such a "what if".

 

[BorisManUtd]

But technically they lost the match so not sure if this counts towards the unbeaten record, no?

Not sure but I think it's still a draw as I heard some commentator talking about City's current unbeaten streak counting their game vs Madrid a part of it as well as it was 1-1 after 120 minutes.

 

[adexkola]

But technically they lost the match so not sure if this counts towards the unbeaten record, no?

It's still a draw

 

[antohan]

But technically they lost the match so not sure if this counts towards the unbeaten record, no?

Argentina narrowly missed out on bringing home the 1990 World Cup despite only winning two games. Penalties decide a tie but don't count as wins/losses.

 

[RedRocket9908]

They won the German Cup as well, unbelievable season for them.

 

[MrWilliams]

That EL final loss is gonna sting even more now that they’ve secured the double.

Amazing season

 

[Morty_]

That EL final loss is gonna sting even more now that they’ve secured the double.

Amazing season

Yeah, its been an incredible season for them, but the way they got rolled over by Atalanta just doesn't feel right.

 

[Todd]

Will be interesting to see how much of their squad gets plundered over the next couple seasons.

Wirtz has De Bruyne replacement for City written all over him.

 

[Zehner]

Will be interesting to see how much of their squad gets plundered over the next couple seasons.

Wirtz has De Bruyne replacement for City written all over him.

I don't think many players will leave this season. Frimpong (whose replacements are already there) is the only starter who I expect to go. The Garcia rumour smells as if Palacios could be in for a surprise move as well.

2025 will be very hard, though. Alonso will leave and many players will se that as an exit signal. The good thing is that Xhaka will likely end his career here and we can build a team around him. Really, really hope we sign either Brajan Gruda or Desire Doue this summer to be prepared for the eventual Wirtz departure.

 

[Hammondo]

Will be interesting to see how much of their squad gets plundered over the next couple seasons.

Wirtz has De Bruyne replacement for City written all over him.

Wouldn't foden want that position?

 

[Paula]

Just read that Alonso and Wirtz have a potential deal with Real Madrid end of next season.

 

[Zehner]

He wrote an article detailing our season from his own perspective:

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/xabi-alonso-bundesliga-leverkusen

Very good and insightful read!

 

[Samid]

These cnuts are at it again with their late goals. This time with 10 men for most of the game.

 

[Samid]

Yet another trophy.

 

[Semper Fudge]

Meh. Should have won a treble, didn't. All the hype for him has gone.

 

[crackers0seven]

Play some great football. He's got them purring. Wonder will the big boys at real run as much for him.

 

[PepG]

Meh. Should have won a treble, didn't. All the hype for him has gone.

On the contrary..his stock has never been higher..

 

[tentan]

These re at it again with their late goals. This time with 10 men for most of the game.

Alonso must have the Ferguson magic dust

 

[Red Indian Chief Torn Rubber]

Play some great football. He's got them purring. Wonder will the big boys at real run as much for him.

Ear marked to replaced Don Carlo when the time arrives

 

[SparcMac]

Play some great football. He's got them purring. Wonder will the big boys at real run as much for him.

I think it's a bit myth that "big players" won't like working hard - how the Real, Barca, City have dominated, with all players giving in 100% and working for manager.

 

[crackers0seven]

I think it's a bit myth that "big players" won't like working hard - how the Real, Barca, City have dominated, with all players giving in 100% and working for manager.

Yeah true,but did you watch neymar messi and mbappe work their socks off for poch....cause I didn't and one of them lads is now no1 striker at real....

 

[Samid]

Wheels are coming off.

 

[izec]

Will be a different season for them. Dont think they will win the league this time. They dont look sharp so far this season. Good first half, second half was ok, but they look more vulnerable and shaky

 

[Acrobat7]

What an overrated fraud.

 

[GhastlyHun]

Hirsute fraud

 

[Semper Fudge]

What an overrated fraud.

Hirsute fraud

BDL still pretending he’s any good.

 

[Acrobat7]

BDL still pretending he’s any good.

Eh?

 

[lysglimt]

Openda had a superb match - he will be in the P.L next season

 

[Scandi Red]

He's finished at this level.

 

[massi83]

No Hradecky, no party.