Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double was the results of gamers conserving religion within the workforce all through what become 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 aim of the sport as he arrowed in from distance within the sixteenth minute.
“Ultimately, to win like that meant we confirmed spirit, we fought for the followers for the membership,” mentioned Alonso.
“It’s a big success to win the double. We’ll keep in mind this sooner or later.”
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Leverkusen misplaced solely one in every of 53 matches throughout all competitions this season, with that sole defeat coming in Wednesday’s Europa League ultimate in opposition to Atalanta, denying them a treble.
“A very powerful factor was the assumption of the workforce. They had been able to battle with 10 gamers and I’m pleased with that,” Alonso mentioned.
“I want time to simply accept what occurred this season. It was a dream season and to rejoice the final day like this right here is particular.”
Leverkusen can be seeking to construct on their success subsequent season, with Alonso having snubbed the advances of Liverpool and Bayern Munich to be able to keep on the membership.
