Bayer Leverkusen defeated Holstein Kiel 2-0 on Saturday and continues his push in the title. This victory also marked a historical performance for coach Xabi AlonsoThe that reached a unique Bundesliga milestone that even Pep Guardiola’s Bayern Munich could not achieve.
The Spanjolen’s short term in Leverkusen has been characterized by impressive results and records, with the 2024-25 season that proves no exception. With the latest victory, Xabi Alonso became the first Bundesliga boss who went undefeated in 28 consecutive away games.
Last season, Alonso made history by leading the leverk to the first undefeated Bundesliga title. Although RB Leipzig completed Leverkusen’s undefeated line on August 31, 2024, the team’s remarkable away record remains intact.
Pep Guardiola, who led Bayern Munich to three consecutive Bundesliga -Titles, could not match Alonsos performance. Despite Bayern’s dominance, Guardiola’s page led two losses during the 2013-14 season, five 2014-15 and two 2015-16, which prevented him from being undefeated.
However, Alonso’s success is not just about the records; It is also about his ability to Turn a club that has never won a Bundesliga title into one of Europe’s top teams. At present, Leverkusen sits five points behind Bayern in the title 2024-25, but Alonso remains focused on securing back-to-back titles.
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Can Xabi Alonso match Guardiola’s legacy in Germany?
In just 43 years old, Alonso is generally regarded as one of the brightest leaders’ talents. With its contract in Leverkusen, which ran until June 2026, the World Cup winner could very well surpass Guardiola’s performance in Germany.
Guardiola won seven trophies during his time at Bayern (Three Bundesliga titles, two DFB trophy, one Uefa Super Cup and a Club World Cup), making him the second most successful coach in the club’s history, just behind Ottmar Hitzfeld (11 titles). Alonsowho won 2023-24 Bundesliga, DFB Cup and the German Super Cup 2024-25, already sits as Leverkusen’s most successful coachAlthough he is still four trophies behind Guardiola.
In the case of Bundesliga matches, Guardiola trained 102 gamesto win 82, pull 11 and lose only nine, by on average 2.52 points per match. Alonso, with 83 matches Coached, has won 55, pulled 20 and lost 9, on average 2.23 points per match.
While matching Guardiola’s progress on Bayern will be a tough task, Alonso still has over one and a half years left on his current contract. Given Leverkusen’s strong form in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League, he will undoubtedly continue to drive for further success.
