Spanish manager, Xabi Alonso, has set a huge record in the history of football in Europe.
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| Spanish professional football manager, Xabi Alonso, has guided Bayer Leverkusen to a record 49 games unbeaten in all competitions. Photo: @bayer04_en |
This is coming after his side’s 2-2 draw against Roma in the second leg of their Uefa Europa League 2023/24 semi final tie at BayArena on Thursday 9 May, 2024.
The Black and Reds defeated the Giallorossi 2-0 in the first leg at Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy.
According to Bayer Leverkusen: Alonso has achieved “the longest unbeaten run in European football history!” – forty-nine (49) games unbeaten.
With a 4-2 aggregate victory over Daniele De Rossi’s Giallorossi, Bayer Leverkusen has reached the final of the Uefa Europa League 2023/24 and will play against Atalanta at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, on Wednesday 22 May, 2024.
