Video: author of a sensational goal, Xhaka scares Xabi Alonso

Published: February 24, 2024

By: Manu Tournoux

Friday evening, Bayer Leverkusen continued their historic series against Mainz. The leaders of the German championship won two goals to one against the visitors, consolidating their place at the top of the Bundesliga. Scorer during this match, Granit Xhaka (31) gave his coach, Xabi Alonso, a scare.

Having just scored a sublime goal, the Swiss goes off to celebrate. But the former Arsenal player mimes a breakdown, before resuming the race with his teammates. For a moment, his trainer thought he was injured…

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