Xabi Alonso recently praised Liverpool as one of Europe’s elite teams ahead of his return to Anfield. Alonso, a former Liverpool star, will bring his Bayer Leverkusen squad to face the Reds in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Liverpool, currently topping the Premier League, heads into the match after a 2-1 win over Brighton, while Leverkusen, the reigning unbeaten Bundesliga champions, sit fourth.
Reflecting on his Liverpool ties, Alonso, who played a key role in the club’s iconic 2005 Champions League comeback against AC Milan, acknowledged the intense Anfield atmosphere awaiting his team. “It’s a huge game,” he said. “Playing Champions League football at Anfield is as good as it gets. The atmosphere is incredible. Liverpool is one of Europe’s best teams, and they’ll be a tough challenge.”
Liverpool’s recent victory over Brighton saw them overturn a halftime deficit with goals from Cody Gakpo and Mo Salah. Brighton’s manager, Fabian Hurzeler, admitted that the intensity at Anfield impacted his players, noting, “The atmosphere was overwhelming at times, and Liverpool’s dominance grew.”
Alonso’s connection to Liverpool and understanding of Anfield’s electrifying atmosphere adds a unique layer to the upcoming encounter.
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