Bayer Leverkusen can lastly boast that they’ve gained their first-ever Bundesliga title.
They’ve executed so in masterly trend below the tutelage of Xabi Alonso. They’re, actually, the one staff to stay unbeaten in Europe after 43 matches.
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Under, we analyse the ten keys to a particular championship win.
1. Steady venture
The signing of Spaniard Fernando Carro (govt chairman) in 2018 and the return of Simon Rolfes as sporting director laid the foundations.
2. An immovable system
Since his arrival, Alonso has remained trustworthy to the identical formation: 1-3-4-2-1.
3. Refusing to lose
Leverkusen are the one staff in Europe to be unbeaten in all competitions: 38 wins and 5 attracts in 43 matches. They’ve equalled Juventus‘ document of 2011-12.
4. Infinite targets
They’re additionally the top-scoring staff within the main leagues. They’ve 123 targets in 43 league, cup and Europa League matches, a mean of two.8 per recreation.
5. Reliability on the again
Lukas Hradecky (19 targets conceded) is by far the Bundesliga’s strongest goalkeeper this season. He has saved a clear sheet in half of the matches: 15 out of 29.
6. Sturdy wingers
Alejandro Grimaldo (left) is Europe’s top-scoring defender with 11 targets and 16 assists, whereas Jeremie Frimpong (proper) has 12 targets and 11 assists.
7. Comebacks
In 2024, they’ve scored seven targets to equalise/comeback in added time: Leipzig (2-3), Hoffenheim (2-1), Qarabag (2-2 and 3-2), Augsburg (0-1) and Stuttgart (3-2).
8. Granit Xhaka
Granit Xhaka, signed from Arsenal for 20 million euros, has emerged as Alonso‘s alter ego. He’s the participant with probably the most passes within the main leagues and has change into an actual chief.
9. The ‘playmaker’
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Florian Wirtz (17 targets and 18 assists) is Bayer‘s most influential participant. He has absolutely recovered from his severe damage and is a star of world soccer once more.
10. Energy in depth
Up till January, Alonso was betting on a hard and fast eleven, however, ultimately, gamers who began the season as substitutes (Piero Hincapie, Robert Andrich, Nathan Tella, Patrick Schick…) have been essential.
