Xabi Alonso's post-match interview revealed a mix of frustration and understanding of the game's harsh realities. He acknowledged that the Champions League demands error-free performances, a standard his team failed to meeting in critical moments. Alonso reflected:

The Leverkusen coach says his tactics against Bayern failed to pay off

The Challenge of High-Stakes Matches In his post-match comments, Alonso emphasized how the dynamics of the game shifted significantly after Bayern Munich scored their first goal. "In the first half, we tried to do a few things,