Coach Xabi Alonso showed off his superior skills in the training session before the Europa League final between Leverkusen and Atalanta.
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Bayer Leverkusen is aiming for the final in the European arena for the first time in 22 years when they will face Atalanta in the final match of this season’s Europa League.
Entering the final in Dublin, coach Xabi Alonso’s team appeared extremely confident and comfortable in defeating their opponents, and won their second title this season.
Alonso participated in a training session with Leverkusen players.
Specifically, in a long-range shooting exercise in front of the penalty area, Alonso recreated the trademark shot from his peak playing days.
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Alonso showed off his finishing skills during Leverkusen’s training session.
After the video was posted, many fans commented praising the talent of the 42-year-old strategist.
One said: `It reminds me of his goal from midfield when he played for Liverpool.`
The second person said: `Put Florian on the bench and Alonso will fill that position.`
A third person shared: `It’s so simple that I could do it with my eyes closed.`
A fourth person humorously said: `Let him take the penalty if there is one.`
Besides, Xabi Alonso and his students also received great support from fans who traveled from Germany to Ireland to cheer on the team.
The fans simultaneously chanted Alonso’s name in a bar.
`OH, XABI ALONSO…`Los hinchas del Leverkusen arman su previa in Dublin a la espera de la gran final de la Europa LeagueSueñan de la mano de un técnico que ya es leyenda…Este miércoles, la final de la #
The fans simultaneously chanted Alonso’s name in a bar.
With the enthusiastic support of the fans, Leverkusen will certainly have more motivation to enter the final with an excited spirit, and be able to bring the noble trophy back to Germany.
