Xavi Alonso, who defended Liverpool’s midfield with Steven Gerrard and Javier Mascherano, returned to Anfield, Liverpool’s home stadium as a manager.
When he returned to Anfield as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, not Liverpool, Liverpool scored as many as four goals and welcomed Alonso’s return to Anfield with a 0-4 defeat.
Liverpool won 4-0 at home against Bayer Leverkusen in the fourth leg of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League at Anfield in Liverpool, England, at 5 a.m. on the 6th (Korea time).
Leverkusen coach Alonso was a key member of Liverpool’s famous “Miracle in Istanbul” from 2004 to 2009. He formed the midfield with Gerrard, showing off his world-class skills, and later played for Real Madrid.
After retiring as a player, Alonso won the world’s attention by achieving a legendary unbeaten victory last season at Leverkusen. He was also mentioned as a candidate for Liverpool’s next coach, which Jurgen Klopp decided to leave.
Alonso is visiting Anfield for the first time since his retirement. Liverpool then responded to Alonso’s return with four goals. It finished 0-0 in the first half, but Luis Diaz scored the first goal in the 16th minute of the second half.
Cody Gakpo scored an additional goal in the 18th minute of the second half, and Diaz scored consecutive goals in the 38th minute of the second half and the 2nd minute of the extra time to complete the hat trick. Liverpool beat Leverkusen 4-0 with a huge victory. 먹튀검증
At the start of the second half, Alonso also stimulated the nostalgia of Liverpool fans by playing Liverpool Emblem as he passed through the player’s entrance tunnel.
It was never easy to visit Anfield because Alonso scored four goals and destroyed Leverkusen, although it was nice to be back at Anfield.