Xabi Alonso’s cool hands have really succeeded in transforming Bayer Leverkusen into a Bundesliga champion candidate. Not only are they at the top of the standings, they are also undefeated throughout the 2023/2024 season.
Currently, Bayer Leverkusen is sitting comfortably at the top of the Bundesliga standings. The club has collected 48 points from 18 matches. They have never lost, even though they have drawn three times.
The main key to Bayer Leverkusen’s rapid development is Xabi Alonso. This season is the former Real Madrid player’s second season in charge of Bayer Leverkusen. He transformed Bayer Leverkusen into an extraordinary team. He relies on several good players such as Granit Xhaka, Florian Wirtz, and Patrik Schick.
Xabi Alonso’s years of experience training under the guidance of a top coach seems to have had a positive impact. He has studied with Vicente del Boque, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, and Carlo Ancelotti.
“I learned a lot from my previous coaches. They were great people who made me understand how to play good football,” said Xabi Alonso, as reported by Marca.
This season, Bayer Leverkusen is solid with a three-defender formation. Xabi Alonso can rotate the attack line because he has many options. The midfield is solid with Granit Xhaka. While on the wings are Alex Grimaldo and Emannuel Frimpong.
In addition to being mighty in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen also performed well in the Europa League. They were perfect in the group phase, and are now the favorites to win entering the knockout phase. It is noted that Bayer Leverkusen is the only team that has never experienced defeat in Europe’s top five leagues.
Statistics show that in the Bundesliga they have won 15 times and drawn three times. If totaled with other competitions, Bayer Leverkusen won 24 times and only drew three times without defeat. They also have 85 goals and suffered 20 goals.
“What we have to do until the end of the season is to be consistent. We have to be able to step by step to get positive results. Because, the competition is still long, and anything can happen in the future,” concluded Xabi Alonso.
