Xabi Alonso is setting data at Bayer Leverkusen this season as they head in the direction of a historic unbeaten treble.
Leverkusen fought again from 2-0 down towards Roma on Thursday night time to attract 2-2 and advance to the Europa League closing.
The comeback extends their unbeaten streak to a European document 49 video games, passing Benfica’s earlier mark of 48 which stood for 59 years.
Having solely gained two trophies of their whole historical past Alonso may very well 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 could be arduous to argue towards it being the one best season in soccer historical past.
‘It would end a while, however hopefully not within the coming video games.” ?
Xabi Alonso reacts to Leverkusen reaching the #UEL closing AND persevering with their gorgeous unbeaten run ?
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