On August 18, in the German Supercup, Bayer Leverkusen and Stuttgart drew 2-2 after 90 minutes, with Bayer Leverkusen eventually winning 6-5 on penalties to lift the German Supercup trophy. Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach, Alonso, praised the team’s resilience post-match, stating it was a testament to the team’s mental strength.
Alonso, speaking about the team lifting the German Supercup, said: “We played for a long time with one man down and were even trailing at one point, yet we managed to level the score in the final moments, which once again demonstrates how strong our mental fortitude is. I am really delighted that the team could start the new season in this manner.”
He then addressed the difficulties faced by Bayer Leverkusen: “After Teryerre received a red card, the entire game changed. But even when we were down to ten men and trailing, we maintained our composure and had planned to give it our all in the last 15 minutes. We performed excellently on the pitch, and the entire team did a great job.”
Alonso: Being Down a Man and Coming from Behind to Turn the Tide Proves Bayer Leverkusen’s Resilience; Last-Minute Push Was Part of the Plan. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/alonso-being-down-a-man-and-coming-from-behind-to-turn-the-tide-proves-bayer-leverkusens-resilience-last-minute-push-was-part-of-the-plan.html
