Xabi Alonso is setting data at Bayer Leverkusen this season as they head in direction of a historic unbeaten treble.
Leverkusen fought again from 2-0 down in opposition to Roma on Thursday evening to attract 2-2 and advance to the Europa League closing.
The comeback extends their unbeaten streak to a European report 49 video games, passing Benfica’s earlier mark of 48 which stood for 59 years.
Having solely received two trophies of their complete historical past Alonso might be about to win three in a single season.
The Spaniard has already guided the membership to their first ever Bundesliga title, and Leverkusen are additionally within the German Cup and Europa League finals.
Talking after the sport Alonso was conscious the run will come to an finish in some unspecified time in the future, however hopes it’s not within the subsequent 4 video games the place two trophies are on the road.
If Alonso manages to information Leverkusen to an unbeaten treble it might be laborious to argue in opposition to it being the only biggest season in soccer historical past.
‘It’ll end a while, however hopefully not within the coming video games.” ?
Xabi Alonso reacts to Leverkusen reaching the #UEL closing AND persevering with their beautiful unbeaten run ?
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