Xabi Alonso is setting information 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 last.
The comeback extends their unbeaten streak to a European file 49 video games, passing Benfica’s earlier mark of 48 which stood for 59 years.
Having solely received two trophies of their whole historical past Alonso might 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 sooner or later, 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 might be onerous to argue towards it being the one biggest 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 last AND persevering with their gorgeous unbeaten run ?
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