Signal to Bayern
Alonso after Supercup win: “We’re not stupid”
In their first competitive match of 2024/25, German double winners Bayer Leverkusen showed the qualities that made their rivals despair last season. Coach Xabi Alonso is satisfied with his team's attitude.
In the Football Super Cup at home against runners-up VfB Stuttgart, the Swabians led 2:1 until shortly before the end - then Patrik Schick forced a penalty shoot-out with the equalizer, in which Lukas Hradecky saved against Frans Krätzig and Stuttgart's Silas missed. Bayer won 4:3 (2:2, 1:1).
Leverkusen ready, Bayern too?
"That's definitely a clear signal to the other teams that we want to be back. For us too. That we haven't lost our hunger," said keeper Hradecky. The fact that Leverkusen managed this energetic performance after the red card for new signing Martin Terrier (37) increased sporting director Simon Rolfes' anticipation for the new season. "The adrenaline is back," he enthused. "It was important to feel this energy again. It gives us momentum for the next games. That we are ready to perform under pressure."
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso was not tempted. "We're not stupid," he replied when asked whether his team could go another season without defeat after the win against VfB Stuttgart. "What happened last season is gone," the Spaniard said in the Sky interview. "That was incredible. We have to focus on the next challenges."
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