"This is the best team". Xabi Alonso's comments after the triumph

Today, Bayer Leverkusen crushed Werder Bremen (5-0) and clinched the German championship ahead of schedule. After the match, Xabi Alonso couldn't contain his emotions at the press conference.

"This is a very special moment for the club. Winning the Bundesliga for the first time in 120 years is something extraordinary. The players are the best. This is the best team. I am very proud of all of them. It's an honor for me to work in such a club," said Bayer's head coach.

However, the Spanish coach couldn't finish the press conference. Joyful Bayer players burst into the room and showered Xabi Alonso with beer.

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It's worth noting that Bayer also equaled Juventus' record for the most consecutive matches without defeat among top league clubs. Leverkusen remains undefeated for 43 matches.

Interestingly, when Xabi Alonso became Bayer's head coach last season, the team was only in 17th place in the Bundesliga.