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Xabi Alonso determined to get to Europa League final

Andy Mattioli
STUTTGART, GERMANY - MAY 14: Xabi Alonso, Head Coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen, looks on prior to the Bundesliga match between VfB Stuttgart and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Mercedes-Benz Arena on May 14, 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso expressed his side’s determination to beat Roma in the upcoming return leg and advance to the EL final.

In his post-match reaction following Bayer’s 1-1 draw with Stuttgart, Alonso addressed the highly anticipated match on Thursday night.

“We want to secure sixth place in the league, but first and foremost we want to achieve a great objective on Thursday,” Xabi Alonso told reporters.

“We want the Europa League final,” he added.

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