Bayer Leverkusen won, liked and thrashed a Bayern Munich team whose crown is being torn from its head. The king of Germany is closer than ever to ceasing to be king after 11 years of rule. By results and by his own sensations. And because Xabi Alonso’s team is going like a real shot.
The ‘aspirins’ team are, nothing more and nothing less, than the only undefeated team in all competitions this season among the 50 best European leagues. 31 games, 27 wins, 4 draws, 93 goals for and 22 against.
Bundesliga leaders with 5 points difference, and the average direct goal won against Tuchel’s team, of course. In the semi-finals of the DFB Cup against a much more humble rival like Fortuna Düsseldorf. And in the round of 16 of the Europa League after passing as first in the group. It is not unreasonable to think of a plethora of titles.
EVERYONE IS IMPORTANT
There are no more adjectives to describe a team that enjoys playing football and that brings together countless protagonists. When one doesn’t shine, another does. Everyone feels important. Everyone is a participant in a historic season.. Without going any further, in the victory against Bayern Munich three defenders scored. Stanisiccoincidences of life, provided by Tuchel’s painting, Grimaldo and Frimpong.
The most interesting thing is not what they are following. It is worth looking at how they are achieving it. Dominating the rival, imposing his game with an iron fist, associative, in which each pass makes sense, putting pressure on the rival, with the opposing goal between his eyes, and making the spectator enjoy.
A FAMILY
Xabi Alonso caught the Bayer Levekusen a year ago in relegation positions and little by little he instilled his way of understanding football and left him sixth and in the semifinals of European League. In football what was done yesterday is not worth anything, nor what is done today.
The Spaniard has built a family in record time. Obviously, his staff is also part of it. At the end of the game, he took his entire coaching staff to celebrate the victory with the players in front of the fans. The difference is in the details, and Bayer Leverkusen is loaded with them.