Xabi Alonso praises Bayer Leverkusen's 'outstanding' unbeaten season, from 'Neverkusen' to 'Neverlusen'.
This season, the team has been so successful that it has given the club a new and updated name. Before, the opposition fans used to call the club 'Neverkusen,' referring to the lack of trophies won by the team for more than 30 years. After Saturday's win, the club changed its name on social media to 'Neverlusen.'
This victory has helped the club add another impressive milestone - it now has the longest unbeaten run in its history. The previous record of 48 games without losing was held by Benfica back in the 1960s.
The manager, Xabi Alonso, shared his thoughts with reporters, saying, "It's an exceptional season in Germany and Europe." According to Reuters, he believes this team should be a part of the history of European football. "In 20 years, we'll see that we achieved this. It's important for the club. We have to feel proud of the way we played. 90 points and undefeated. It'll take a bit more time to truly value this title."
Despite the remarkable achievement, Alonso won't have much time to enjoy it. Leverkusen still has to face Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on the 25th of May. Before that, they have an upcoming game against Atalanta in the Europa League final. If they manage to win, they will be the second German team ever to complete a treble, after Bayern Munich, who previously managed it twice, but with the Champions League trophy instead of the Europa League.
Alonso expressed his feelings about the situation, "I believe it, but I need more time for it to sink in. But we have no time, as we have the next big goal. It's a unique opportunity. We will remember this day. It's special to have the league title here and to have achieved it without losing a single match." This team has now been etched into Bundesliga history.
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This success in football has made Bayer Leverkusen a topic of conversation among opposing fans, with 'Neverkusen' being a common nickname. With their impressive unbeaten run breaking the previous record of 48 games without losing, the club has now earned the nickname 'Neverlusen'.
As Xabi Alonso praised the team's outstanding unbeaten season, he also expressed his hope to lead Bayer Leverkusen to further victories, including the German Cup final and the Europa League final.
Source: edition.cnn.com
