Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double was the results of gamers maintaining religion within the crew all through what became a dream season, so says Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen added the Pokal to their Bundesliga crown with a 1-0 victory over second-tier Kaiserslautern.
Granit Xhaka scored the one purpose of the sport as he arrowed in from distance within the sixteenth minute.
“In the long run, to win like that meant we confirmed spirit, we fought for the followers for the membership,” stated Alonso.
“It’s a big success to win the double. We are going to bear in mind this sooner or later.”
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Leverkusen misplaced solely certainly one of 53 matches throughout all competitions this season, with that sole defeat coming in Wednesday’s Europa League remaining in opposition to Atalanta, denying them a treble.
“An important factor was the assumption of the crew. They have been able to battle with 10 gamers and I’m pleased with that,” Alonso stated.
“I want time to just accept what occurred this season. It was a dream season and to have a good time the final day like this right here is particular.”
Leverkusen shall be seeking to construct on their success subsequent season, with Alonso having snubbed the advances of Liverpool and Bayern Munich with a view to keep on the membership.
