I really remember Alonso's words when interviewed, he doesn't expect Leverkusen to win any trophies (Bundesliga or European League) but he really hopes that in every match that Leverkusen plays, they will perform optimally and come out as winners. I think Leverkusen really haven't been beaten since this season's European League started, that's really an extraordinary achievement and will definitely make people not believe in that achievement. Having Alonso in the team is luck for Leverkusen, Leverkusen is a candidate team to win the European League this season.
That speach was a subtile way of saying they are going to win the league titles by the end of the season because if they succeed in winning all their games they are definitely going to win the league title because they will be having all the points and will be above every other team on the league table if they happen to win all the games by the end of the season.
Xabi has been very instrumental in the progress of Bayern Leverkusen this season and I'm very optimistic that he will win a trophy by the end of this season as that has always been the dream of every and any coach to win a trophy by the end of a season because not only will it be an achievement but will also go a long way in his career for setting the records so I'm sure he has got such dream even if he hasn't openly stated it or made it known probably because it's his first time as a coach and he wouldn't want to make others feel like he is making too much of an attempt already he rather wants to leave a message which I think is the best thing to do.
That's true, Xabi tries not to be arrogant about their current performance, and I think the way he conveys this opinion is very diplomatic for every listener to interpret. As a manager, apart from focusing on the development of his squad, Xabi is also required to manage the players self confidence well, so that they don't get too big headed when they receive praise that makes them complacent.
I think that in the European League, Leverkusen status as the favorite team to win is unshakeable, because we have seen their impressive performance by being unbeaten so far. However, this cannot be a complete reference for the future, because the challenges faced by Xabi and his fleet will continue to increase as time goes by.
Apart from all that, Xabi hot hand in polishing Leverkusen this season deserves praise, and I think many people are now waiting for their next action in the round of 16. On the other hand, now many people dare to bet on their winnings, and I think it is very profitable.