⚽ Bundesliga 2024/25 discussion and predictions thread ⚽

[pieppiep]

This is inseparable from Xabi's work so that they can bring them this far, especially last season. Because he brought this team from the bottom when he came, and the players he has are actually not very special players that many people talk about.

However, with Xabi's performance who can understand his players well, it can create good chemistry. Chemistry is a very important thing in football.

Xabi Alonso have interested tactician with Bayern Leverkusen and unbeaten record last season become most success achievement for him, but in this season he can't defend unbeaten record but still pressure Bayern Munich at the top standing position behind few points left. Xabi Alonso not get difficukt for building chemistry after singinng any new players in this season, still have opportunity for Leverkusen for winning Bundesliga trophy and get qualify to knock out round at Champion League.

his experience as a player in the past really helped him when he became a coach, he would definitely see his former coach solve problems and he would definitely apply it or at least he would apply it in his own way.

Leverkusen is lucky because he can get him, he is the person who successfully gave them the Bundesliga title after a long wait and what is more interesting is that he did it in a very extraordinary way.

That is why when a person comes with a new perspective and the willingness to experiment the changes that follow are very large. From those who have successfully managed to transform harms to gains we can draw valuable messages of hope of how innovation and hard work can open a way to further success storeys. In the context of sport the function of the trainer is not only to construct plans but he also has to trust within the group and to be a real motivation. The achievements present today are the goals of hard teamwork, nothing was created with an idea; all was planned. I think that recommendations mentioned above are pleasant manner to celebrate these achievements not only by the number of victories and trophies but the work we have done together to achieve these goals.

[pawel7777]

While waiting for the Christmas break to end, Der Kicker, the most respected and prestigious sports magazine, published their ranking for the best defensive midfielders in the Bundesliga of the 2024/25 season so far:
https://bulinews.com/best-defensive/central-midfielders-the-bundesliga-the-2024/25-season-far
They divided their ranking into 3 categories, World Class, International class, and National class.
Strangely enough, they decided nobody was worthy of being ranked as World Class. The highest-ranked defensive midfielder is Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich).

[Agbe]

Do you think Leverkusen will be as dominant as in 2023/24 and will they defend the title?

Bayer Leverkusen have a good chance to improve on their performance from last season because Xabi Alonso remained with them, but Bayern Munich, if we should judge them from their pre-season game already, Vincent Kompany is already looking properly integrated into the team and ready for the new season.

Bayern Munich scored many goals (14) in their friendly game against FC Rotach-Egern and conceded one goal. This season's Bundesliga is one to look out for.

Bayarn Leverkusen last season was in another level so it will be difficult for Leverkusen to repeat this season because the fact of mater is that every season is not the same and teams performance drops from season to season and looking at Leverkusen performance this season they started in a shaky ground at the beginning of the season and some of their important players like victor boniface where injured but the season progressed they have found their firm back and is really doing great as they are currently doing well standing in second position and just about four poins behind league leaders Bayarn Munich and they can still win the league as the league is still open for any of the top four teams to win

[LUCKMCFLY]

Bayarn Leverkusen last season was in another level so it will be difficult for Leverkusen to repeat this season because the fact of mater is that every season is not the same and teams performance drops from season to season and looking at Leverkusen performance this season they started in a shaky ground at the beginning of the season and some of their important players like victor boniface where injured but the season progressed they have found their firm back and is really doing great as they are currently doing well standing in second position and just about four poins behind league leaders Bayarn Munich and they can still win the league as the league is still open for any of the top four teams to win

You're right, the level of Recovery they've had is impressive, when I look at the numbers I can't believe it, or what you say is real , maybe they are not at 100% like last season , but they Have not forgotten how to win, and Xabi is aiming for two key objectives, they are the Bundesliga and the UCL, so I like that, without fearing anything because I think that is what he is looking for, in the Madrid style, of course there is a new format in the UCL and that has benefited many teams , Leverkusen is not bad but it still needs that little bit of push.

[koang]

Bayarn Leverkusen last season was in another level so it will be difficult for Leverkusen to repeat this season because the fact of mater is that every season is not the same and teams performance drops from season to season and looking at Leverkusen performance this season they started in a shaky ground at the beginning of the season and some of their important players like victor boniface where injured but the season progressed they have found their firm back and is really doing great as they are currently doing well standing in second position and just about four poins behind league leaders Bayarn Munich and they can still win the league as the league is still open for any of the top four teams to win

You're right, the level of Recovery they've had is impressive, when I look at the numbers I can't believe it, or what you say is real , maybe they are not at 100% like last season , but they Have not forgotten how to win, and Xabi is aiming for two key objectives, they are the Bundesliga and the UCL, so I like that, without fearing anything because I think that is what he is looking for, in the Madrid style, of course there is a new format in the UCL and that has benefited many teams , Leverkusen is not bad but it still needs that little bit of push.

Xabi has changed the mentality of Bayer Leverkusen, before Xabi, Leverkusen finished fourth or third and it was considered a good year, that mentality has changed and we can see it. When they finished third, people wanted more. To be second, to the top.
That mentality is something that I liked about Xabi and it means a lot, something that goes along with the philosophy of the competition and I'm happy to see the change in attitude of this club.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Xabi has changed the mentality of Bayer Leverkusen, before Xabi, Leverkusen finished fourth or third and it was considered a good year, that mentality has changed and we can see it. When they finished third, people wanted more. To be second, to the top.
That mentality is something that I liked about Xabi and it means a lot, something that goes along with the philosophy of the competition and I'm happy to see the change in attitude of this club.

And they keep changing it because Leverkusen is one of the Teams that has had the best performance Since the start of the season, because for me the way Xabi faced the Bundesliga was very poor, Fortunately things have turned out the way they are and Things may be better now that they are in a very good Position , will they be able to go and win the Bundesliga against Bayern with everything they have now? They are at their best, but this implies a Great challenge for Xabi,  to beat a team that is at its highest level.

[koang]

Xabi has changed the mentality of Bayer Leverkusen, before Xabi, Leverkusen finished fourth or third and it was considered a good year, that mentality has changed and we can see it. When they finished third, people wanted more. To be second, to the top.
That mentality is something that I liked about Xabi and it means a lot, something that goes along with the philosophy of the competition and I'm happy to see the change in attitude of this club.

And they keep changing it because Leverkusen is one of the Teams that has had the best performance Since the start of the season, because for me the way Xabi faced the Bundesliga was very poor, Fortunately things have turned out the way they are and Things may be better now that they are in a very good Position , will they be able to go and win the Bundesliga against Bayern with everything they have now? They are at their best, but this implies a Great challenge for Xabi,  to beat a team that is at its highest level.

Leverkusen is still on track. Winning the title or not at the end of the season is not everything, how they play, the spirit, dedication, and hard work of the team to continue fighting until the end of the season are the main things that fans want to see, but we know, Dedication and hard work always pay off.

Welcome Alejo Sarco.... the signing of Alejo Sarco is for the future of Bayer Leverkusen.
Alejo is a good young player, He is a technically skilled player, fast, agile, and strong in duels.

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I am still waiting for the revival of Borussia Dortmund who this season they did not perform well, they are one of the big teams in the Bundesliga, they are even predicted as a team that can provide competition to Bayern Munich.

However, what they have shown in the last 2 seasons has not shown anything satisfactory, the previous season they were even saved to still be able to go to the Champions League because of the additional slot for the Bundesliga.

[koang]

I am still waiting for the revival of Borussia Dortmund who this season they did not perform well, they are one of the big teams in the Bundesliga, they are even predicted as a team that can provide competition to Bayern Munich.

However, what they have shown in the last 2 seasons has not shown anything satisfactory, the previous season they were even saved to still be able to go to the Champions League because of the additional slot for the Bundesliga.

Dortmund are actually looking for more players, they need reinforcements in defense in this transfer window but major investments are off the table.
The Board of Dortmund hopes to finalize a swap deal between Donyell Malen and Ian Maatsen from Villa.
And they are also monitoring the situation of LAFC's 18-year-old winger David Martinez.
So I wouldn't expect much change in their performances this year.

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I am still waiting for the revival of Borussia Dortmund who this season they did not perform well, they are one of the big teams in the Bundesliga, they are even predicted as a team that can provide competition to Bayern Munich.

However, what they have shown in the last 2 seasons has not shown anything satisfactory, the previous season they were even saved to still be able to go to the Champions League because of the additional slot for the Bundesliga.

Dortmund are actually looking for more players, they need reinforcements in defense in this transfer window but major investments are off the table.
The Board of Dortmund hopes to finalize a swap deal between Donyell Malen and Ian Maatsen from Villa.
And they are also monitoring the situation of LAFC's 18-year-old winger David Martinez.
So I wouldn't expect much change in their performances this year.

This happened because of what they did themselves, if only they did not prioritize money, I am sure they would now be a very solid team and also filled with very even player abilities.

But it's not too late, they are a team that has the ability to see young players with great potential. I hope they can maximize it to form a solid team, or at least they put achievement and business on the same level.

[Zed0X]

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But it's not too late, they are a team that has the ability to see young players with great potential. I hope they can maximize it to form a solid team, or at least they put achievement and business on the same level.

Unless they sell them before reaching their full potential

It's been a while since I last checked this league because I thought it's becoming boring after Munich started pulling away. I was a bit surprised that Leverkusen is now close to them and giving them a run for their money.

[UNIVERSE]

Xabi has changed the mentality of Bayer Leverkusen, before Xabi, Leverkusen finished fourth or third and it was considered a good year, that mentality has changed and we can see it. When they finished third, people wanted more. To be second, to the top.
That mentality is something that I liked about Xabi and it means a lot, something that goes along with the philosophy of the competition and I'm happy to see the change in attitude of this club.

Indeed, Xabi changes Leverkusen a lot. Since Xabi becomes the coach of Leverkusen, Leverkusen performed consistently in each season. Leverkusen becomes a stronger team and they have good mentality. Although they failed to win Europa league in the last season, they have already changed to be a big team in Bundesliga. I think Xabi has a chance to win again Bundesliga title this season, and they may have a chance to win UCL title if they can perform impressively in UCL.

[Agbe]

Xabi has changed the mentality of Bayer Leverkusen, before Xabi, Leverkusen finished fourth or third and it was considered a good year, that mentality has changed and we can see it. When they finished third, people wanted more. To be second, to the top.
That mentality is something that I liked about Xabi and it means a lot, something that goes along with the philosophy of the competition and I'm happy to see the change in attitude of this club.

Indeed, Xabi changes Leverkusen a lot. Since Xabi becomes the coach of Leverkusen, Leverkusen performed consistently in each season. Leverkusen becomes a stronger team and they have good mentality. Although they failed to win Europa league in the last season, they have already changed to be a big team in Bundesliga. I think Xabi has a chance to win again Bundesliga title this season, and they may have a chance to win UCL title if they can perform impressively in UCL.

Yes xabi is one coach who is exceptional with his job because before coming to Leverkusen a lot of people don't believe in his coaching abilities knowing that he is a new coach but he proved everyone wrong by turning things around by winning a league that has been dominated by Bayern Munich and became unbeaten that same season I record that will take many years to break in the future plus they got to the Europa League final so xabi has changed the way Leverkusen as a club was known or seen before because as it stands now it only Leverkusen that is giving Bayern Munich a tough time in the league as Leverkusen is currently on second position pilling up pressure on bayern that is on top of the bundesliga table and if they continue this way i see them winning the league title again

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But it's not too late, they are a team that has the ability to see young players with great potential. I hope they can maximize it to form a solid team, or at least they put achievement and business on the same level.

Unless they sell them before reaching their full potential

It's been a while since I last checked this league because I thought it's becoming boring after Munich started pulling away. I was a bit surprised that Leverkusen is now close to them and giving them a run for their money.

Well that is the problem, they always sell their young players who have great potential to become big players and we have seen it for years.

For example 2 players who are currently in the Premier League and La Liga, Haaland and Bellingham. Both players were their players before they sold them for a very high profit. now we can see what contribution they can give, even Haaland helped Manchester City to win their first champions league title.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Leverkusen is still on track. Winning the title or not at the end of the season is not everything, how they play, the spirit, dedication, and hard work of the team to continue fighting until the end of the season are the main things that fans want to see, but we know, Dedication and hard work always pay off.

It's a fact, things have always been like this, but considering all this, it can be said that Xabi knows very well what he's doing, he hasn't been completely carried away by the expectations and objectives that have been set for the UCL, the Bundeliga is a very important competition that they need to do things very well, that's why I see that they are doing excellently, if they continue like this I think they could fight for this Bundeliga for the second time, it would be Phenomenal to see this team win again, wow it would be a great lesson for many, especially for Bayern.