Leverkusen "grew up like crazy" thanks to Xabi Alonso's magic

Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga championship with 5 rounds to spare after a 5-0 victory over Bremen in round 29 last night. Notably, this is the first time in history that Leverkusen has won the Bundesliga Silver Plate.

Coach Xabi Alonso has turned Leverkusen into a fearsome team (Photo: Goal).

They ended Bayern Munich's 11-year reign at the top of Germany's top flight. Leverkusen deserved to win the title this season. After 29 matches, they have won 25 and drawn 4. Coach Xabi Alonso and his players are aiming to win the Bundesliga title with an unbeaten record.

Coach Xabi Alonso is of course the one who has made a big contribution to Leverkusen's "rapid growth". At the time the Spanish strategist took over in July 2022, Leverkusen was still ranked second to last on the rankings. Then, in May 2023, he helped the club rise to 6th place overall and win a ticket to the Europa League.

This season, Leverkusen has grown stronger under the "magic" of Xabi Alonso. The club has grown at an unstoppable pace. Even Bayern Munich has surrendered to the destruction of coach Xabi Alonso and his team.

In the past, Leverkusen was once mocked with the nickname "Neverkusen" referring to the fact that they always accepted the status of being the runner-up. Leverkusen was the runner-up in the Bundesliga in 5 seasons: 1996/97, 1998/99, 1999/2000, 2001/02 and 2010/11. Besides, they also accepted being the "second place" in the Champions League season 2001/02 (losing to Real Madrid in the final).

Leverkusen are no longer the great runners-up. They are aiming for a historic treble (Photo: Getty).

However, with his "magic wand", Xabi Alonso has turned Leverkusen into a modern team. The Spanish coach's total play has created a completely new image.

They are ready to attack any opponent and defend at any time. The important thing for Leverkusen is timing. They know how to attack and defend at the right time.

No wonder Leverkusen have become one of the most complete teams in Europe. They are the club that has conceded the fewest goals in the Bundesliga (19 goals) and also the club that has scored the most goals in the league (74 goals).

Importantly, coach Xabi Alonso also took Leverkusen's dream to the next level. Not only did they win the Bundesliga, but the team also had the chance to make a historic treble.

Leverkusen are through to the German Cup final (against Kaiserslautern) and are all but through to the Europa League semi-finals after a 2-0 win over West Ham in the first leg of their quarter-final.

If successful, Xabi Alonso will establish a promising new era for Leverkusen. At the same time, he will also make the whole world talk about him. As Jurgen Klopp said: "Xabi Alonso is the best coach representing the young generation of coaches".

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/leverkusen-lon-nhanh-nhu-thoi-nho-phep-thuat-cua-xabi-alonso-20240415175108392.htm