Xabi Alonso cautions that Bayer Leverkusen is now a marked team after a relentless streak of 47 unbeaten games this season. The newly crowned Bundesliga champions are on the verge of an unprecedented unbeaten season, with every opponent eager to end their run.
Their path to a potential treble tightened as they conquered Roma 2-0 in the Europa League semi-final first leg. With a DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern on the horizon, Leverkusen persists in their 47-game unbeaten spree across all competitions.
The Bundesliga’s stranglehold was broken by Leverkusen, claiming their first title since 1993. Their next challenge lies in the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt, a resilient opponent, as they continue to strive to keep their unbeaten record intact.
Alonso emphasized the increasing difficulty as the season progresses and recognized the hunger of every team to defeat them. Their upcoming match in Frankfurt poses as a tough ordeal, with little time to adequately prepare due to the relentless schedule demands.
Serving a suspension, Alonso will have a different perspective – watching from the stands. Despite the absence, he trusts his team’s intelligence to handle situations on the field without his direct guidance. The seasoned Spaniard is optimistic about his team’s ability to perform without him personally present on the pitch.
