Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso expressed his disappointment after his team’s impressive unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga came to an end with a 3-2 defeat against RB Leipzig. The defeat was particularly hard for Alonso, who felt that Leverkusen did not deserve to lose the game.
The loss to Leipzig marked the first time Leverkusen had been defeated by a German opponent since May 2023, ending a remarkable run of 35 Bundesliga games unbeaten. The team was just one game away from matching Hamburg’s record of 36 games unbeaten in the 1982-83 season.
RB Leipzig staged an impressive comeback after going 2-0 down against Leverkusen. They capitalized on their chances, scoring three goals from just 10 shots compared to Leverkusen’s 27. Kevin Kampl’s added-time header gave Leipzig the momentum going into the second half, and Openda’s two goals completed the turnaround for his team.
Learning from Mistakes
Despite the defeat, Xabi Alonso acknowledged both the positives and negatives from the game. He highlighted the need for more defensive unity and expressed a desire to learn from the mistakes made during the match. Leverkusen struggled to maintain control in the second half and gave Leipzig too much space, ultimately allowing their opponents to come back from a 2-0 lead.
Leverkusen had several chances to extend their lead in the first half, with early opportunities for Edmond Tapsoba and Piero Hincapie. However, the team failed to capitalize on these chances, while Leipzig proved to be more clinical in front of goal. Jeremie Frimpong lamented the team’s inability to convert their chances and stressed the importance of improving their goal-scoring efficiency in future matches.
Despite the setback against Leipzig, Leverkusen remain focused on their goals for the season. Xabi Alonso emphasized the need for a collective effort in both attack and defense as the team aims to retain their title. Leverkusen will have the opportunity to bounce back when they face Hoffenheim before their Champions League opener against Feyenoord.
Bayer Leverkusen’s defeat to RB Leipzig was a bitter pill to swallow for Xabi Alonso and his team. The loss highlighted the importance of converting chances, maintaining defensive stability, and learning from mistakes in order to achieve success in the future. The disappointment of the defeat will serve as motivation for Leverkusen to regroup, improve, and come back stronger in the upcoming matches.
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