Bayer Leverkusen coach, Xabi Alonso is aware of the advantage for the return of the semis in the Europa League against Roma, but preached caution in the reunion
O Bayer Leverkusen will compete in the semi-finals of the Europa LeagueAgainst the Pomegranate, this Thursday, 9. The German squad will decide at home after gaining the advantage as a visitor (2-0), while maintaining an unbeaten streak of 48 games. Despite the scenario, the commander chose to keep his feet on the ground.
We don’t forget last season, we feel it. We need to use this energy and, hopefully, celebrate at the end. Let’s put all our focus on the 90 minutes. We want to deserve victory and reach the final in Dublin”highlighted Xabi in a press conference this Wednesday, 8th.
The Spaniard’s speech refers to last year’s semi-final in the European competition; on that occasion, also against Roma, Bayer was eliminated. In this season’s other bracket, Atalanta It is Olympique de Marseille they drew in France (1-1), which took the decision to Italy, in Bergamo.
Source: sportbuzz
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