Bayer Leverkusen’s triumph in both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal was a testament to the unwavering belief of their players throughout what can only be described as a dream season, according to Xabi Alonso.
Adding the Pokal to their Bundesliga title, Leverkusen secured a 1-0 victory over second-tier side Kaiserslautern. The only goal of the game came from Granit Xhaka, who expertly struck from distance in the 16th minute.
“In the end, winning in such a manner showed our spirit and our fight for the fans and the club,” Alonso expressed. “To win the double is a tremendous success that we will remember in the future.”
Leverkusen’s dominance was evident as they lost just one out of 53 matches across all competitions this season. Unfortunately, that sole defeat occurred in the Europa League final against Atalanta, denying them a historic treble.
“The team’s belief was the most crucial aspect. They were prepared to battle even with 10 players, and I couldn’t be prouder of that,” Alonso emphasized. “It will take time for me to fully comprehend what we achieved this season. It was truly a dream season, and celebrating the final day like this is something special.”
Looking ahead, Leverkusen aims to build on their success in the upcoming season. Alonso, who had received interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich, made the decision to snub their advances and remain at the club.
Short Paragraphs:
– Bayer Leverkusen secured a double victory in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal.
– Xabi Alonso credits the team’s unwavering belief for their success.
– Granit Xhaka’s goal sealed the Pokal win.
– Leverkusen lost only one match out of 53 this season.
– Alonso is proud of the team’s fighting spirit.
– Leverkusen’s season was a dream come true.
– The club looks to build on their success.
– Alonso rejected offers from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.
