Xabi Alonso, victim of his success. The day before, Bayer Leverkusen, led by the Spaniard, took a giant step forward in the title race by outclassing Bayern Munich (3-0), on the 21st day of the Bundesliga. Still undefeated since the start of the season, BO4 is now 5 points ahead of the Munich rival. Enough to propel Xabi Alonso a little further onto a pedestal. At the head of the Werkself for more than a year, the Iberian has gradually imposed his influence but is more successful this season to the extent that his team remains undefeated, in all competitions, for around thirty matches!
Thus, the former German international has built a solid reputation on the old continent in the space of a few months and now finds himself announced at the head of the biggest European teams. Despite the rumors circulating about him, Bayer management remains confident in the idea of ​​keeping him beyond the current financial year. “I am sure of it. The contract is one thing, but the comfort he feels is another. He knows that we will have a top team next season., delivered B04 sports director Simon Rolfes to the German television show “Doppelpass”. The message has gotten through!