Bayer Leverkusen are miraculously STILL unbeaten this season. When Xabi Alonso took over at the German club, they were languishing in 17th place after a poor run. The Xabi Alonso revolution is in full effect.
Now it looks like Leverkusen might just break the 'Neverkusen' curse and collect their first Bundesliga title. All under the management of a coach who hasn't managed at a senior level before. This is the unlikely story of the Xabi Alonso Revolution. Enjoy!
Can Xabi Alonso go the full season unbeaten, or will the 'Neverkusen' curse return? #StayBeautiful
Neverlosin' should be the new name 🙏🏼
@@pabhz19 Neverlusen
Curse lifted
Well
He can stay at leverkusen make them big again like in the early 2000s then leave as a club and bundesliga legend as a player and manager
Assuming Leverkusen wins the Bundesliga this season… I have a feeling it will be difficult to keep Alonso long term just on the $$ potential coming his way
Him winning their first and only league title means whether he stays or leaves he will be a legend🤷🏾♂️
He’s a legend already just winning their first league title, That’s more than enough. We all know with all respect he’s aiming for the top clubs where he can implement his tactics and coaching the top players. Assuming his history and nationality the natural path is Liverpool and then end up in Madrid after couple of years.
Bundesliga, DFB Pokal and Europa League 🙏🙏 That would be amazing
So let’s say they win bundesliga, Europa league, dfb pokal a treble right?
From "Neverkusen" to "Neverlosing"
the ultimate plot twist
Best comment. Pozdro666
neverlusen
They hired Alonso to prevent relegation...now they going for the treble!
We all know Alonso has a legendary vision.
The already are the champions of Bundesliga! there is no way they can loose that much points
@@paulmelnyk6897 Technically possible, but the way Bayern's playing they may even lose against Köln, but even if they don't, Leverkusen just needs to win against Bremen, which while they shouldn't be underestimated, is not unlikely.
Don't underestimate Xabi Alonso's time coaching youth teams, he's been able to figure out his coaching philosophies away from the limelight and journalists, he was able to make mistakes and learn from them, it's not something that is afforded much in top level football.
Personally really happy with this storyline from a managerial place. Hope they see out the league. Bundesliga needs some more mix up
Very much agree. Certainly important to learn in a protected environment. Also at Leverkusen the stakes were not too high and he would have had a couple years to develope his coaching even if the results would not have shown. This is why I'm hesitant about a possible Liverpool or Bayern move after this season. Better take the time to develope before going to a big club with more media and performance pressure...
True..
Xabi Alonso really has changed the course of Leverkusen's season and has outperformed his expectations. Keep up the good work
Mannn, if they win the league.. WAY BEYOND EXPECTATIONS
Being a Benfica fan, I always knew Grimaldo was one of the best Left-Bavks in the world. We dearly miss his presence on the field. For me he is the main reason we fell so hard this season. Never understood how the rest of the world never saw him like that.
I believe often the Portuguese league is overlooked for talent until that same talent moves into the major markets Even Grimaldo, if he was on another team in the Bundesliga.. I think would still likely not be credited properly. Due to the success of Leverkusen it's impossible to not take notice imo
Letting him leave on free transfer is unfortunate. Could’ve gotten a pretty penny for him
@@TheLethalGuy crazy stuff
I discovered this guy on Football manager 2023 and undoubtedly he was so good at everything. His stats are pretty much on same level as Marcelo but much better at free kicks. How this guy had been undervalued by major clubs is still a mystery to me 😊
He was always on the radar of big teams but no one saw this coming😅
German football is so exciting in all aspects this season. All the sensations in the DFB-Pokal. Leverkusen played the second best Bundesliga season ever right now with fantastic football. So many spectacular matches in the Bundesliga. Even 2. Bundesliga is crazy with attendances of 50k or 60k or 20k away fans. And 30k in the third division. Such an amazing football country and the Bundesliga is so underrated. You have it all there. Attractice attacking football, crazy fans, and also exciting off the pitch
German football is the best, one of the best countries to bet on. So many goals and exciting matches.
@@leonardonouz974so true
Leverkusen had a lot of iconic players: Ballack, Lucio, Emerson, Berbatov, Son, Kroos, A. Vidal, Zé Roberto, Chicharito…
Artetta and Xabi are gonna be the Mourinho n Guardiola of the future
I sorta think this would be dope - legit spent their entire lives together basically
😂😂 and who will be the Mourinho coz on the look of things Xabi for me is the master Pep, his style of play, defence and attack is impeccable, actually the entire system is great
@@maelblazer4561 no judges for now mi Amigo 🙏
I'm pretty sure Rolfes didn't see it as a risky appointment. More like "I cant believe no one else has thought of him yet"
You could be right, but... if this didn't go over well... it would 100% be seen as a super risky move just based around the lack of experience as a manager for Alonso
Oh, a lot of clubs thought about Xabi. He was just looking for a mid tier club to develop.
@@jm2270 Hoffenheim, Wolfsburg, Freiburg etc. are considered mid tier in Bundesliga. Leverkusen is more like lower-upper tier.
They just won the league 🎉🎉🎉🎉 congratulations Bayer
In Germany we called them Vizekusen for coming in second. Great to see them sucessfull today
These Spanish managers are absolutely unbelievable. They have a great conveyor belt there.
Alonso has a chance of becoming a Leverkusen legend. He must stay and help Leverkusen. Spanish Obi Wan can then leave after huge success with his head held high like Zidane did with Real Madrid
If he leaves now, he'll still become club legend if they win without losing
I think regardless of him staying, or leaving.. he will be an instant legend if they are able to secure the league
As a liverpool fan I would love him to come back to us after Klopp leaves but I do love what he is doing at Leverkussen and hope he continues the amazing work he is doing there instead of jumping over to Munich.
I think this is prolly the most rumored story for Alonso from a managerial stance ^ I think another question is around… Can Leverkusen bring in top top level talent for the future? This year has been a culmination of fantastic young performers, vets living up to the hype, & obviously the tactical side being aligned… but, for long long term success in football you have to keep adding talent & depth each year
I'm Bayern Fan still I want him to stay at Leverkusen and make them a great great team
He will be madrids coach 100%
Neverkusen turning into Neverlusen / Neverlosin' (That's not my creation, I would like the credit the original inventor of the pun, but I don't know who she or he is. Anyway it needs to catch on.)
Xabi habe ich als Spieler schon sehr gemocht, aber als Trainer mit Leverkusen, was er da zaubert, wahnsiiiiin
People often forget and ignore Vicente del Bosque in the mix of the influential coaches coached by Xabi Alonso! YNWA!
Columbus Crew's manager Wilfred Nancy is doing the same thing over in MLS. Beautiful flowing emotional football 🖤💛
this aged well - Champions since yesterday.
What a year
Did you know that Alonso has an All Ireland medal for Gaelic football? He spent a summer in Ireland got interested in the game and won it with a local club. Which is amazing really as it takes years to get good at. I believe the only player with a Champions league medal and and All Ireland.
he played as a youth right?
@@TheFootballRecords Apologies, i've checked this, he doesn't have an youth All Ireland, that was incorrect. He did play the game for a time though
Great analysis and lovely content... You will make a fantastic youtuber. Keep it up, bro!!!
He is a great player and is making the transition to manager the right way he is paying his dues and gaining more respect from clubs,players and the ones who drive the team the fans.
Father was a coach, played under Ancelotti, Mourinho and Guardiola. They knew what they were looking for.
Among the greatest achievement in football. For one thing this is the German top league and not something minor. Then it's in finally breaking the jinx for a long-suffering club that also carried severe psychological disadvantage of soul-sapping last-foot failings. And achieving this against Bayern Munich who looked to have `better' players and resources. Xabi Alonso has taken a huge step in joining the exclusive club of elite managers.
Xabi Alonso= then a legend legendary play + now a legendary manager. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Dude, first time watching one of your videos. Top! Amazing video. Amazing story. Amazing season 👏🏽🙌🏽
Welcome to the Channel +
I have come here after they become champion.
Thanks for the great work ! 👏
Welcome +
Watched this video after leverkusen won their first bundes league title. What an amazing game
So cool to watch your video today!!!
Excellente video ... spot on ... greetings from Germany!
Simon Rolfes is a organiser and visionary which name in all of this isn't talked about enough!
he for sure gets some due in this - being the risk taker in the aquisition & would have been the person feeling major pressure if it didn't turn out well Shoutout to Simon Rolfes
In Germany we call them „Vizekusen“ which could be translated secondkusen basically taunting them for becomint 2nd mosty haha
Vize = Vice. Why yall overcomplicating it?
Always signed Grimaldo when he was 19 , bro was cracked for me always
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Would like to watch Leverkusen win d Bundesliga this season
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First of your videos I’m seeing. Fantastic job!
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....and 3 weeks later they are still unbeaten hat 16 ahead to the second team Bayern München, is in the Dfb-Cup-Final and under the 8 best teams in the europaleague .....
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Honestly if you look at his playing days you can tell he would succeed as a manager. Pirlo seems more of a surprising let down than any of the others you mentioned.
I think it's really challenging, cause sometimes you also have the right mix of players & compared to the older days... Managers are given so little time to actually "develop" a squad. So you need to have some signs of instant success with these moves. Especially, at the largest clubs
@@TheFootballRecords in Xabi's case I see that he has always been someone very tactical as a player, had solid leadership qualities and wasn't silent when things were going wrong. On top of that he had patience and intelligence. I think those qualities moved over to the managing side of things really well. Now another thing is that the staff at Leverkusen are definitely doing their jobs, whoever is scouting players needs a raise. They found the best match to Alonso's ideology and tactics. The trainers are doing their job and let's give a round of applause to the Fullbacks causing insane chaos for the opposition this year. If I could study to be a coach I'd do it. It seems stressful but also fun.
Well resumed. I am from Leverkusen. I appreciate your video. Did you watch the game yesterday night in the Europe League? I join the stadium for over 30 years, but what happens currently is magic. 😳
Yes sir
Viele Grüße nach Leverkusen 😉
With their current placement in League, Cup and EL anything less than 2 titles would be a massive disappointment
Xhaka is great, Swiss mentality
1:18 OMG that photo of Ballack is heartbreaking! Wasn't that his worst season ever? Edit: I see you go on to mention that season. BTW, it is pronounced Zhaka not Shaka. Either way, it is good to see him reinventing himself after some infamous times at the Emirates!
Good vid. Your channel is cool.
Welcome Brother
People normally also forget to mention that Xabi Alonso was a key part of the best Spanish National Team, and possibly the best National Team in history, winning Euro, World Cup and Euro again with absolute dominance. I see many resemblances in the way this Leverkusen plays to that Spain.
GREAT VIDEO MIKE! I ENJOYED IT AND AM EXITED TO XABI COACHING SO WELL AND THE TEAM PLAYING WELL!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND JESUS LOVES YOU FOLLOW HIM BECAUSE HE LOVES YOU!!!
Hot take: I'm okay if they lose to West Ham as long as they don't lose league games. Breaking the 11 straight run of Munich, to me, is more important than winning a European Cup
My appreciation for football experts has changed since I watched Ted Lasso.
Congrats to the new Bundesliga Champions 23/24 Season
In Germany they are also calles Vizekusen - wich is Vicekusen as in Vice President. If you get runner up we call it Vize-Meister - wich is kinda dumb since there is no instance where the League Champions would have to be represented xD
Neverlusen
German Champions... Well deserved Neverlosen!
They've won the League with 5 matches to go, truly history has been made
Finished the video and I'm still waiting for you to talk about this revolution Alsonso started.
have you been watching the bundesliga this year? thank you for watching the video
Es heißt Bayer Leverkusen und nicht BayerN 🖕🏼
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Es triggert mich auch so krass. Ich hab auf 0,5 Wiedergabegeschwindigkeit runtergestellt um nachzugucken und der Typ sagt tatsächlich Bayern , statt Bayer 😂😂😂
@@haulvonpindenburg8183 Athletico Madrid 😂
Harry kann curse is strenger than nerverkusens curse
😅😅😅
2 managers who worked with Pep became great managers for thier clubs (Arsenal and Leverkusen respectively)
All the best coaches in the world played or are from the Iberian peninsula…tactically the best. The Prem only boasts a history of “physicality” and money.
To be fair the transfers where mainly the scouts and simon rolfes' work
True but the manager has to tell them what he needs
Leverkusen is know for signing young talented players and this time they decided to sign players like Xhaka, Grimaldo and Hofmann, which are all really experience players.
It‘s BAYER Leverkusen, not Bayern Leverkusen! Great video, but it hurts when you say the wrong name.
Revolution! Hottest in Europe! They still needed the refs to bail them out against Qarabag.
whos here after they won lets go neverlusen
1:52 The nickname "Neverkusen" is not known in German, the nickname that was created back then was "Vizekusen" (= Vicekusen, as in vice president, for example).
Don't forget Pillendreher
how do u get these clips
Watching after they win the League title 🎉🔥
Congratulations to Leverkusen for winning the Bundesliga title !!!
It was a brilliant decision by the Leverkusen board. They've got a lot more than what they bargain for. For spaniards, signing Alonso is no brainer, even before he started this year's Bundesliga legendary campaign. As you mentioned, he was born into football. His dad Periko Alonso, was a great player and manager, and he also played with the best players, successful clubs and coaches from the past two decades! It is a perfect mix of manager/playing styles to create a mastermind Alonso is today. Some rumors in Spain say Alonso already has a deal with Florentino Pérez, to wait for him another year at Leverkusen, allowing Ancelotti to retire next summer 2025.
I would even say the way Alonso played was also tactical. He wasn’t a player that overly relied on superior physical attributes & then it’s actually incredible when you go through the managers he played for
This system would suit the Croatian NT…. Would be great if he could be coach there
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Please don't add Steven Gerrard to Lampard and Rooney's group, he had one bad stint with Aston Villa.
I came back to announce it’s “NEVERKUSEN” no more they are CHAMPIONS
Pembahasan yang sangat menarik 😊
5:18 That was unexpected
I think they called it Vizekusen. Which means Secondkusen. But neverkusen sounds good in English. Cheers
SOON TO BECOME NEVERLOSEN
Congratulations to Leverkusen ⚽
Alonso has turned neverkusen into neverlosen
Very attacking team very good angles
Just like not subscribing to the football records you got me there 😂
“Neverloosing” not Neverkusen.
The sad part is that most of these players will be snatched by bigger clubs
fucked up that hes a goated player, manager, and he's hot as hell
lol lets goooo
God really has his favorites
When you hire your friend and surprisingly, it works out
i hope he will stay at leverkusen
They are now called and neverlosen
Eerily similar to De Zerbi‘s football at Brighton but with better players.
yo talk about Mikael's journey too
They just won the Bundesliga! No more Neverkusen!
Well, they have the Bundesliga in the bag now.
"He will be a fantastic head coach" I don't think Rummenigge expected to be upstaged by Alonso so soon. 🙂
Great video! Gotta respect the effort on the video and trying to pronounce those Spanish words 😂
Still unbeaten
The coincidence is that all of those managers who flopped were midfielders
Rolfes selected the spanish rolfes
Leverkusen wird zum Erstenmal Meister und Xabi wird ein Denkmal gebaut
I don´t think you can "control the results" as a team :D
"unproven" Bro spent 3 years on Real Sociedad youth team, meanwhile all the big clubs were after him he decided it's not his time and went to Leverkusen. Even now he decided to stay despite everyone wanting him.