Bayer Leverkusen has been performing exceptionally well under the tutelage of Xabi Alonso. The German club is presently at the top of the Bundesliga 2023-24 points table and are racking up points for fun.
They are 4 points clear off Bayern Munich, but the latter has played one game less. While Leverkusen have 42 points presently, Bayern Munich have 38 points under their belt.
Bayer Leverkusen had a miraculous jump from the second-last position to the 6th position in the previous season and it seems like they are continuing from where they left off.
In this article, we take a look at 3 reasons why Bayer Leverkusen might win the Bundesliga title with Xabi Alonso:
1. The towering personality in the form of Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso has been playing a significant role in the team dynamics of Bayer Leverkusen and is one of the primary reasons why they are at the top of the points table. One of the midfielders of his generation, Alonso has played for 3 major clubs in world football: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
His knowledge and expertise of this game helps the team perform well and his tactics are well paying off in this club at the moment.
2. Have displayed an attacking brand of football
In terms of goals scored by a team, Bayer Leverkusen are in the 2nd position in the Bundesliga 2023-24. With 46 goals under their belt in 16 Match Days, Leverkusen have sent out a strong message that they are here to dominate and win the games.
They recently destroyed VfL Bochum 0-4 and also blanked Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3. Xabi Alonso and co. have also been performing well in the UEFA Europa League 2023-24 and steamrolled past Molde 5-1 on 14th December 2023.
Victor Boniface has scored 10 goals so far and Alejandro Grimaldo has netted 7 goals for Leverkusen.
3. Only team unbeaten in Bundesliga 2023-24
Die Werkself are the only team in Bundesliga 2023-24 to be unbeaten so far. They have played 16 matches so far and have notched up 13 wins and 3 draws. Xabi Alonso and co. have registered only wins and draws so far and are yet to taste defeat.
This proves that they are an epitome of consistency and this has made them one of the strong favourites to topple Bayern Munich and win the Bundesliga 2023-24 title, in this edition.
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