Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double was the results of gamers retaining religion within the crew 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 objective 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 are going to bear 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 remaining towards Atalanta, denying them a treble.
“A very powerful factor was the idea of the crew. They have been able to battle with 10 gamers and I’m happy with that,” Alonso mentioned.
“I would like 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 will likely be trying to construct on their success subsequent season, with Alonso having snubbed the advances of Liverpool and Bayern Munich so as to keep on the membership.