From 'Neverkusen' to double champions! Discover how Leverkusen turned their fate around under Xabi Alonso.
Leverkusen, once plagued by the infamous 'Neverkusen' nickname, have reshaped their destiny under the leadership of Xabi Alonso. The team's remarkable journey includes winning the DFB Pokal in 1993 and achieving a European record with a 51-game unbeaten streak in the recent season. Xabi Alonso, celebrated as a hero, led Leverkusen to a historic double, clinching both the Bundesliga and the German Cup.
Friedhelm Funkel, coach of Kaiserslautern, hailed Xabi Alonso after Bayer Leverkusen's 1-0 victory in the German Cup final. The Leverkusen team, despite facing challenges like a red card, displayed unwavering pride in their accomplishments. Xabi Alonso, basking in the glory of success, rewarded himself with a classic 'German beer' during the title celebrations.
In a stunning display of dominance, Bayer Leverkusen claimed the double for the 2023-24 season by winning the German Cup. Granit Xhaka's lone goal sealed the victory for the 10-man Leverkusen team, securing their position in football history. Leverkusen's triumph marks a remarkable turnaround from past struggles, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with in German football.
As Leverkusen sheds the 'Neverkusen' curse, Xabi Alonso's leadership continues to shine, bringing unprecedented success to the club. The team's resilience and determination echo throughout their double-winning season, inspiring fans and earning respect worldwide.
Before this current season, they had also won the DFB Pokal in 1993, beating Hertha BSC twice on the way, as they won against the first team in the third round ...
Xabi Alonso leads his Bayer Leverkusen sides celebrations after a European record 51-game unbeaten run, and wining both the Bundesliga and the German Cup.
Friedhelm Funkel, coach of Kaiserslautern, showered Xabi Alonso with praise after the Spanish defeated him in the German Cup final 1-0, and stated that he ...
Xabi Alonso and his players spoke with real pride after their Bayer Leverkusen team overcame Odilon Kossounou's first-half sending off to edge past ...
Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, holds the Bundesliga trophy during his side's title celebrations in Leverkusen, Germany, May 18, 2024.
German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday won the 2024 DFB Pokal (German Cup) to take the double in the 2023-24 football season, News.
Granit Xhaka scored the only goal as a 10-man Bayer Leverkusen beat Kaiserslautern 1-0 to lift the German Cup in Berlin on Saturday and give the club the ...
Bayer Leverkusen's German league and cup double was the result of players keeping faith in the team throughout what turned into a dream seas...
Second-division outfit Kaiserslautern started brightly into the encounter and tested Leverkusen goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky in the early stages as Daniel Hanslik ...
BERLIN: Granit Xhaka scored the only goal as a 10-man Bayer Leverkusen battled past second division Kaiserslautern...
German Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday won the 2024 DFB Pokal (German Cup) to take the double in the 2023-24 football season, ...