Topic: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread - page 498. (Read 668253 times)

Even though Bayer Leverkusen managed to win the DFB Cup, they only scored one goal against Kaiserslautern, a team that only finished thirteenth in Bundesliga 2, so it seems there was a decline in Bayer's performance because previously they couldn't even score a single goal in the European League final, but this is only my opinion and the intelligence of Xabi Alonso may have seen these signs and he will definitely try to ensure that his team is ready to play with good quality games at the start of the season because as defending champions they are under stronger pressure to be able to defend their title, because many teams only occasionally becoming champions fails to maintain what has been achieved and hopefully Bayer Leverkusen will not experience something like that, because if they continue to perform well, the Bundesliga competition will become interesting.

Bochum has lost by three goals without reply at home in the Qualification Play-offs match in the last three days and I am not sure that Bochum can make a big comeback when competing at home to Fortuna Düsseldorf because the Bochum team will have to score more goals to stay in Bundesliga next season. So the second leg match for the Qualification Play-offs seems to be a bit difficult for the Bochum team to win because Bochum is already behind with more goals first.

Florian Wirtz is one of the young players who is very important for Leverkusen and so far during his time with Leverkusen, especially under the leadership of Xabi, he has shown very competitive quality of performance so it is unlikely that Leverkusen will let Florian Wirtz go easily.
In addition, Florian Wirtz has contract until 2027 and he also has release clause of €130 million, clearly this is not small amount and Real Madrid themselves have also brought in Mbappe in preparation for starting next season.
Not only Real Madrid but also Manchester City are interested in bringing in Florian Wirtz but I not sure he will leave in the near future, but if it is for the 2025/26 season, it is possible that he could easily go to another team.

What is clear is that Leverkusen and Xabi will always try to maintain what is the strength of the Leverkusen squad, losing Florian Wirtz could be disaster for Leverkusen because all this success cannot be separated from his contribution.

I completely agree Leverkusen success this season under Xabi leadership has been truly impressive. While it is natural for fans to have their own expectations sometimes going against grain can lead to even greater improvements. Defending their title won't be easy especially with powerhouses like Bayern Munich and other strong contenders. However with Xabi at helm and addition of more talented players I believe Leverkusen has the potential to rise to the challenge and continue their upward trajectory. Xabi guidance and the team determination will be key to their success in the next season.

Yes, definitely. For Leverkusen and other clubs, Leverkusen's achievements this season under Xabi have been truly fantastic. It doesn't need to be in accordance with everything the fans want, because, sometimes this is precisely what can make Leverkusen become much better and stronger in the next season. Although it might be quite difficult to defend the title, because of course Bayern Munich and other clubs are competing closely. However, as long as Xabi is still there and they can get more pro players, Bayer Leverkusen should be able to handle it very well.

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Anyway, Bundesliga will add a team to send for the UEFA Conference League due to the victory of Leverkusen in the final DFB Pokal. Congratulations to Heidenheim that finishes in the 8 position and is now officially to UEFA Conference League playoff.


Source: Heidenheim will play in the UEFA Conference League play-offs

Düsseldorf is a great team who is currently in the top three, I am not sure Bochum will win this match because the opponent they face is quite strong and difficult to beat. but we know that when in the field anything can happen. Here there is still a possibility that Düsseldorf will give Bochum a chance to win and survive the relegation zone.

It's good to have competition within the team and now that Leverkusen will play in the Champions League, I guess they will try everything they can to keep the team intact as it is and maybe add two or three super talented players.

Does anyone know whether there are confirmed transfers yet? There are lots of rumors as the players now draw a lot of attention from other top clubs, but I can't find any information whether it is safe that some players will leave the club. I am sure though that there will be lots of offers for some of the best players.

After such an unbelievable season it is hard to believe that none of them will leave the club for a lot of money and Leverkusen may not be able to resist. I wonder what happens if Bayern really offers 100 million for Wirtz.

Now since the season is over, the teams are trying to improve the team and hire more and better players for their teams to have better performance in the next season. But, I think considering the performance of Xabi Alonso and his players during this season, the main goal for Leverkusen should be keeping the players they have and they should try to have a more stable team.
If they can have the same performance in the next season, they can be definitely the main team to race for the Bundesliga title and they can even have hope for the Champions League.

Even if Xabi ends up not been able to defend the championship in coming season, I'm most definite that he's going to finish top four on the table and not like their former status where they do finish around the sixth or seventh position on the table to be able to make it to Europa most times, I think this season is going to be the dawn of à new era for them in the bundesliga unlike other seasons.

The ability of Xabi to be able to mobilize all of the players in the team to the point where they were all useful at same time such that there was no absolute dependency on any one rather it was a team play such that the productivity of the team will sum up to been a glory for all and now one have a personal interest that gets to disrupt the common interests of the team, in the end winning together was just the best and it was what got the this far that they have not been able to attain In a. Very long while., Leverkusen will be able to still achieve much if they continue in same spirit.

This team spirit is something Leverkusen seem to have on a different level such that most others do not have and has given them the advantage over others which has aswell gotten them all the records they have been able to make this season but then Bayern Munich isn't a weak team either as they may come back next season for the title and so Leverkusen shouldn't see it like they have been able to achieve enough already.

The defeat was very painful because Bayer Leverkusen has made up their mind to win all the trophies they are involved in this season and the manager Alonso did underrate Atalanta based on their League performance and their current standard forgetting that they kicked their main rivals Liverpool out of the Europa League to ease the pressure for them despite knowing that Liverpool is very good compare to Atalanta; and Alonso forgot that Atalanta is a team with record over them and they like keeping records just as they maintain their winning streak against Liver pol at Anfield.

There is no doubt, Leverkusen had a perfect season, they are the only team to have such record this season, they only lose the Europa League but they won the remaining two trophies undefeated.

All Leverkusen players now have an upgrade in their individual rating, some of them will become world class and some will definitely leave the team because there will teams that will start hunting for the players because of their outstanding performance.

The greatest team this season is of course Leverkusen because they were the only ones who managed to maintain their pace from the start of the season until they managed to become champions without being defeated. It's truly extraordinary what Xabi Alonso did with Leverkusen because he was able to change the style of play for the better and also with an ordinary squad he managed to lead Leverkusen to become champions in the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. One of Xabi Alonso best performances which resulted in him breaking many records this season.

Of course, they will use long break for tour or charity matches with other teams. Next season we will see Leverkusen progress in the Champions League, of course Xabi Alonso must be able to organize the team strength to be stronger for next season. Management is quite satisfied with Xabi Alonso performance because only he was able to bring Leverkusen to success by winning two trophies this season.

Oh hell yes that would be for sure the baddest ending and feeling for the season.
Same here , glad that they done it and with 10 players for 45 Minutes thats a good strength from Leverkusen.

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Tomorrow will be the last relegation game between Bochum and Düsseldorf.
Fingers crossed that Bochum will make the magical happen and equalizes the three goals from the first game.

Kaiserslautern were definitely living the dream this season, they scale pass through some of the Bundesliga clubs and winning the cup would have been an icing on the cake for them and one of the stories of the season. But a win will have seem to shatter all what Xabi Alonso had worked for throughout the season. Personally I feel like they seems just too relax in the too finals and were over themselves, this was probably because of the league triumph celebrations which Is why it is better not to do  too much of the celebration after winning a title and the entire season isn’t just over.

Fortunately, that didn't happen and although there is a bit of regret that they didn't make it with the treble because they failed in the final which was in sight, at least they were able to marry the Bundesliga trophy with the DFB which is still something that is sometimes difficult for any club to do and Leverkusen can do that this season.

This is another important moment because even though their unbeaten streak must be uprooted because their record must be stopped but indeed 1 season with 2 trophies (almost three trophies) and only 1 loss from all the matches played is an achievement in itself that Leverkusen needs to be proud of because not all clubs can do it.
The victory in the final this time makes the euphoria that was originally stopped now restarted, congratulations to Leverkusen for their second trophy this season.

That would be a big shock for the team, the players and Alonso himself. It can cause a big drop in their mentality, because having a high hope and expectation to fail is something that can bring down the entire mood. It can has a possibility to affect their performances badly next season. Putting all the efforts to fail in the very end is not a joke for anyone.

I'm glad they won the cup after they won the league without a defeat. This achievement has broken the dominance of Bayern Munich, I hope it will make Bundesliga more attractive for football fans without a boring dominance of one club. It would be more attractive for Bundesliga if Dortmund win the Champions League trophy. It will repeat a history in 1997 when two teams of Bundesliga won two european trophies.

True, it would be very strange if Leverkusen had to accept 2 consecutive defeats and both were final matches, that would be completely unacceptable, I mean they performed well all season and even without defeats, and at the end they had to accept consecutive defeats? and that's from a team in Bundesliga 2? Lol
They could only score 1 goal in this match, but the 1 goal they scored was enough for them to become champions. It was Xabi Alonso's last assignment of the season and he managed to bring home the title again after the Bundesliga, unfortunately he failed in the Europa League.
Now he had to rest his mind, because it must have been very tiring working all season. But he also can't rest for too long, because he also has to immediately prepare the team for next season. Next season will be very challenging for him, because many people are watching him now. He's got quite a heavy burden for next season.

Imagine if Bayer had won the whole season and ended it with two defeats in the finals. It would be a very strange feeling  
But if Kaiserslautern had won, that would also have been a miracle - after all, they are only the 13th team in the second Bundesliga. This team also surprised everyone and I hope to continue to progress. Overall, I am very pleased that Bayer won and did the golden double (without a single defeat in Germany during the season).

It was surprising to us all how Leverkusen ended up losing to Atlanta because with the way they have performed throughout the entire season no one expected them to lose to Atlanta. It could have been a treble for them but winning two trophies is not bad and they still had a wonderful season regardless.

Xabi Alonso is really doing a great job handling the team and he seemed like the main instrument just as you mentioned but the players are also have a very vital role in the success of the team so i feel it’s too early to conclude that Alonso is the key instrument. Let’s wait and see how it goes this coming season before we conclude if he is the mastermind behind the success story, and if he does maintain same momentum even after losing some players then he needs to applauded because i am confident that one or two players will leave the club anad more players will be added.

It's understandable to feel a mix of emotions watching a game, especially when there are missed opportunities alongside moments of brilliance like Xhaka's impressive goal. Despite the disappointment of not capitalizing on easier chances, such moments shows the potential and skill within the team. The game's dynamics, including Odilon's red card, undoubtedly changed the course, but Leverkusen's resilience in maintaining and even strengthening their performance reflects their determination and adaptability.

 Looking ahead, the lessons learned from this match, particularly in terms of capitalizing on opportunities and maintaining focus, will likely serve as valuable insights for future competitions, including the UCL. While setbacks in the Europa League may not directly motivate a DFB title pursuit, they can contribute to the team's overall growth and preparation for higher-stakes tournaments. Leverkusen's dominance against Kaiserslautern proves their capability, but it also highlights areas for improvement and the need to remain vigilant against deficiencies.

 Reflecting on Leverkusen's achievements this season, it's evident that they're on an upward trajectory, with promising prospects for the future. The intention to boost the squad with experienced players indicates a strategic approach to sustaining competitiveness, particularly on the European stage. Leverkusen's success this season lays a foundation for continued progress, and with strategic reinforcements, they aim to further stay put on their position as contenders in elite competitions like the UEFA Champions League.

They should definitely see some of them first team players leaving the club on transfer. The name Jeremy Frimpong has been mentioned notnone not twice as he has been linked with a move to join Manchester United just If Aaron Wan Bisakka leaves the club during the transfer window.

Also, we all saw how porous they was against Atalanta during that finals, I mean the defense, they will be needing some additional players for depth and also upgrades and they will be involved in the Champions League Competition next season. Better depths to with a the test ahead of the new season would be appealing to the management.

About Florian Wirtz, we will see the speculations that will arise during the upcoming Euro's, that will determine if he stays or leaves the club completely and Real Madrid have been top guns chasing him. I will love to see such a top quality midfielder'play with Kylian Mbappe anyways.