Xabi Alonso's post-match interview revealed a mix of frustration and understanding of the game's harsh realities. He acknowledged that the Champions League demands error-free performances, a standard his team failed to meeting in critical moments. Alonso reflected:

The Challenge of High-Stakes Matches In his post-match comments, Alonso emphasized how the dynamics of the game shifted significantly after Bayern Munich scored their first goal. "In the first half, we tried to do a few things,

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso believes his team can pull off an "epic" comeback against Bayern Munich in the Champions League despite trailing 3-0 from the first leg and losing Florian Wirtz to injury.