Why Xabi Alonso's unbeaten run in the 2023/24 season will be much more impressive that Gunnner's INVINCIBLES?

Xabi Alonso has been one of the finest defensive midfielders of his generation. Alonso was part of Spain's famous team from 2008-2014 and won every possible trophy in international football. The former Real Madrid midfielder had an illustrious career in the history of the game and played with and against some of the greatest footballers of all time. The 42-year-old coach has gained immense success in his playing days and currently, he has also gained popularity for coaching. 

The former World Cup winner ended Bayern Munich's 11-year streak of winning the Bundesliga after he won it with Bayer Leverkusen in his first official season with the club. This was Leverkusen's maiden triumph in the club's 120-year history. The fans have given a huge amount of thanks to the Spanish manager for achieving the impossible in his first season. The fact that makes the season more interesting for Leverkusen is that they have yet to lose a game in the ongoing season. 

The German champions are currently competing for the treble as they are in the final of the DFB Pokal and will face AS Roma in the semi-final of the UEFA Europa League. The side is on an unbeaten run of 46 matches and it is a record across Europe's “big five” leagues in the 2023/24 season. Alonso's side is on the verge of breaking Arsenal's 2003-04, 49 games unbeaten record with three games remaining in the domestic league two leg semi-finals in European competition and one game in DFB Pokal final. 

What makes Xabi Alonso makes special?

The former Spanish footballer has played under some of the greatest coaches, with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Rafael Benitez, and Jose Mourinho. The above-mentioned names are some of the greatest tacticians of all time. He has been a learner since then with all the styles of playing in the game. His side have made amazing comebacks from the 

As a coach, he loves playing in the formation 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3. His team succeeded in making effective progress with the ball, particularly through the middle of the pitch. This was achieved through intense pressing in the opposition's half, as well as aggressive midfield counter-pressing, which allowed the team to reclaim possession before driving forward and penetrating behind.