Why Bayern Munich Is Over

💡⚽ How Xabi Alonso Stopped Bayern Munich.
⏱ Timestamps
00:00 How Did Xabi Alonso Stop Bayern?
01:25 The Fundamentals
02:25 Lead by Example
04:17 The Power of Patience
06:56 Brains over System
08:52 The Future
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[@kareemosman4574]

LOOOOL exactly at full time at Leverkusen smashed it.

[@ozeeyyable]

Imagine the game would have been cancelled due to the fans running on the pitch for the second time.

[@binayakpradhan1424]

😂

[@Liam-vh8bz]

@@ozeeyyable or points deducted🤣🤣

[@TheDeviltech]

German channel so yeah easy to understand the focus

[@Ron.S.]

It was only one match and Liverpool lost to Crystal Palace. We’re 2nd Spurs fan 😂

[@totmorgen9054]

Perfect timing like Xabi Alonso

[@AthleticInterest]

Finger on the button 😄

[@unnamedshadow1866]

More like perfect timing like Cursed Man Harry Kane

[@filix92]

Trained by Guardiola, Mourinho, Benitez, Zidane, Ancelotti, Luis Aragones, Del Bosque... A Monster.

[@lexkanyima2195]

That's a solid mindset

[@90MinutenLang020Damsko]

That's a Big Bag of knowhow👍

[@BoyBombay]

they created a monster?

[@gm2407]

What's that comming over the hill? Is it Alonso, is it Alonso?

[@AthleticInterest]

He was obviously paying attention 😄

[@abhinandannayak7224]

"Sometimes to really speed things up, you've got to slow things down" 👏 I'll always remember this quote.

[@slash0t5]

Dumb as fuck quote. Xabi is an exceptional story

[@bo4Elite]

@slash0t5 It’s not dumb cause you don’t understand it

[@xylfox]

@@slash0t5 Not dumb. It means: Go down to the basics and in depth.And not only high-speed idle

[@fernandoapausa4931]

There”s an Spanish saying: “dress me up slowly because I’m in a hurry”

[@The_G.O.A.T__]

Congratulations Leverkusen for becoming German Champions. You guys deserve it ❤️.

[@leonidasvonsparta]

earned it but ye :)

[@Frosty1979]

That Nagelsmann lost the locker room seems to be an excuse being put into the world by Salihamidzic, to defend that ridiculous sacking. When you see the comments of the players and how shocked most of them were, it seems quite obvious that he didn't lose the locker room.

[@homersimpson6585]

as a bayern fan its disgusting how naglsmann was disrespected by the board, considering the fact he was doing pretty well without a good striker upfront and was in the cup and ucl, only to sack him and bring tuchel for him to get us out of the ucl and cup in a space of 2 weeks and nearly cost us the league if dortmund didn't choke on the final match day it's sickening how the board has not treated our managers and players great over the past couple of years Lewandowski incident where they tried to get haaland when lewas contract was about to end, and when haaland rejected thats when they tried to extend his contract the hansi flick incident, a manager that won us every trophy in a season they couldn't give him a higher transfer budget increase to continue on competing the naglsemann situation ofc. sacked because "the treble being in danger" and bring in tuchel who in a space of 2 weeks to fully gets us out of both cup compeition the kroos situation arguably our best talent at the time and they got rid of him because they didn't see him good enough to earn the same wages as mario gotze only thing thats good that came out of this season is a wake up call for the board and the fans who were ignorant for this past season and not see how terrible our season was. and to any Leverkusen fan that might read this, congratulations. you honestly deserve that nothing but the upmost of respect for your fans,club and manager. 119 years of waiting has finally ended and i'm glad out of all the clubs that had the chance to dethrone us its leverkusen

[@Jout8-re1ij]

@@homersimpson6585 Seems like they are arrogant new owners. When their own coach dosent get super good results. They sack him immediately just to bring in coach, that is even worse, than the previous coach, because they cant find better coach for the club. For me this seems like very childish behaviour, like the biggest germans clubs owners are bunch of children that will immediately sack coach, if he dosent bring the best results just to bring in even worse coach, than the previous coach was.

[@ady007pl]

how can you lose the locker room if your team is doing very well? doesnt make any sense

[@PaulReeb-gd8rf]

@@Jout8-re1ij First of alls there are no owners in Germany. 75% of Bayern is owned by the fans, their members . It was the board that made that fatal decision and later that season, these two people also ex Bayern players, Kahn and Salihamidcizc were also sacked.

[@Gallalad1]

The most melodramatic title I’ve ever seen

[@simeon2851]

It got you here.😂

[@imaaduddin8758]

What does melodramatic mean?

[@estebanbeerens5932]

@@imaaduddin8758 Something very exaggerated or overemotional. The title is implying Bayern Munich is finished permanently after not winning the league after more than a decade (which, knowing Bayern, is not true)

[@doublejacketjimmy391]

@@estebanbeerens5932True they just ended Bayern’s hegemony. It’s just amusing that Bayer of all clubs managed to do it.

[@imaaduddin8758]

@@estebanbeerens5932 thank you so much 👍

[@AM-mv6ro]

Who’s here after Arsenal bottled it against Villa 😂😂😂

[@justinliebenberg2321]

😂😂😂

[@veldrensavoth7119]

Arsenal is an overrated team in a farmers league

[@mohammadsafwan6268]

lol I was waiting for this comment

[@fuzemotion]

I came here to get my mind off that game 😭😭😭

[@theMguy24]

Oh shit they really did loose😂

[@ArrKayLondon]

You could just say the curse of Harry Kane and make this a short.

[@edwinmartinez7821]

100% is the Harry Kane/Tottenham curse once a spur always a spur and failure will follow with an exception of the most recent modric and bale

[@MetalRocksMe.]

@@edwinmartinez7821and Kyle walker…

[@edwinmartinez7821]

@@MetalRocksMe. Your right I forgot about Kyle Walker

[@Q-hv2cb]

Harry Kane's curse is so strong it even made relegation fighter Stuttgart equal points with Bayern, just in case Leverkusen chokes the trophy.

[@_bellatrix_potens_-bps-8366]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Capdog]

I see what you did there with the timing 😂

[@ayushgupta4531]

Final whistle blows, intern uploads it😂

[@The_G.O.A.T__]

Another quality content Athletic Interest

[@Guzman8Vlc]

People normally also forget to mention that Xabi Alonso was a key part of the best Spanish National Team, and possibly the best National Team in history, winning Euro, World Cup and Euro again with absolute dominance. I see many resemblances in the way this Leverkusen plays to that Spain.

[@LNLBD]

They said the same thing back in 2012 when Klopp won the double with Borussia. Bayern knows how to bounce back.

[@user-je5ib5nv8u]

Because they buy off the competition. Garbage team

[@mladenstjepanovic602]

@@user-je5ib5nv8u no clou abouth bayern just stupid comments

[@user-vt3qw5ql8b]

They will definetely be back to winning soon,but hopefully leverkusen doesn't decline either.

[@keystone6162]

To be fair, all Bayern did was take BvB two best attackers. That's not some great idea. That's just lazy business. So what do they do now? Take Wirtz and Boniface?

[@abhikalpshekhar]

But the juventus scudetto streak was broken , anything can happen

[@dradenhaven1549]

This is the best video on Alonso's managerial character so far.

[@ozonehephzibah6949]

Amazing video, as always, and perfect timing on this one. You were confident Leverkusen were going to be champions. 👏

[@AthleticInterest]

The odds were pretty good 😉

[@arasmatazz]

@@AthleticInterest I read that in the narrator's voice 🤣

[@wilbertnjoro4661]

This has to be the best video analysis I have seen from ATHLETIC INTEREST. Good job

[@RPeditofficial]

Bro seriously i have been there since day 1 but this video is Mesmerizing like no other

[@qadarsaeed]

I agree with you 💯 percent 💯

[@johnnyweranders1084]

Yeah they said things reputable football journalists already said half a year ago. Really lazy writing with a clickbait title, it’s just missing shocked emojis. Sports journalism is going down the drain

[@AthleticInterest]

What a review! Thanks!

[@johnwick7583]

@@johnnyweranders1084 nice but i would clearly never go out of my way to search for those articles when somebody can put it all together and show it to me in a video. why do you think people buy courses instead of searching stuff which could take hours goofy ahh

[@AWiseOrange]

Xabi Alonso: The master of timing

[@Frosty1979]

To me the greatest achievement in club football this season. No matter who wins the other leagues or the Championsleague.

[@MagicalBread]

Perfect timing

[@timothytumusiime2903]

Patience.... A virtue as rare in football as a quiet transfer window Nice one (Also, ironic given that we had both this season)

[@T.Channel]

If xabi keeps the same team and recruitment wisely he could win the champions League or do the German domestic treble

[@dronesclubhighjinks]

Are those snail antennae?? 9:21 🤣🤣🤣 Excellent video, sounds like a great guy who took his team player mentality into coaching. A lot of bosses in many other professions that have nothing to do with sports could learn a lot from him. Thank you for the video! 🙏

[@AthleticInterest]

Xabi Alonso's success will be studied by many! 👏

[@nils_vmanen]

Less Goo! Perfect Timing

[@SauROnmiKE]

The last sentence describes life perfectly. Thank you for the amazing video, I am so glad Alonso is having this success. As a Chelsea fan I always feared him when we played Liverpool, he is very special.

[@zz_akk8689]

The ost's really set up a nice mood and your analysis was superb. Great Vid!

[@NihinduAngana]

What a great video my friend.. that ending quote is brilliant!! We indeed have to slow things down!!

[@Tom9111]

Excellent story, nicely told. A true role model and a rare one at that.

[@90MinutenLang020Damsko]

FC Bayern München is Not over!😂 Congratulations to Leverkusen, but to say it's over for München is underestimating Big Time

[@mattngai6722]

Great video as always, but just a minor correction. Xabi Alonso's primary position was that of a defensive/holding midfielder and not central midfielder. Pep Guardiola and Rodri themselves admitted that this position was the toughest to master. It was Alonso's stint in this position which gave him the tactical knowledge and mastery of the game.

[@grahamcollins1649]

This video was so well edited!!!! One of the best yet...

[@fasikunvictor7306]

I rarely like videos on KZbin, but this well planned and written video deserves more than a like

[@BrendanP]

Wow. Awesome video. Very impressed with the quality here. Just like how I'm impressed with Xabi Alonso. Congrats to him and Bayer Leverkusen!!! 🏆

[@AthleticInterest]

He's pulled off a remarkable win... and plenty more to play for too! 👏

[@Otto500206]

Xabi Alonso shouldn't leave Bayer Leverkusen. He could be a legend in there and his run as its manager could effect all of the European football. He can be successful in some other clubs, but he would have little effect on European football on these clubs.

[@mikenjihia7863]

As always,another great video from Athletic interest!✨👏🏼👏🏼

[@AthleticInterest]

We really appreciate it! 😀

[@nhlanhlageneral615]

Leverkusen fan's are so kind, they didn't want the team to score more goal's, they invaded to save more Slappings🎉😂😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉

[@nilsgiard2963]

Hey Athletic Interest im a big fan of your videos but I think there’s an easy way for you to reach a bigger audience and have even more success: your video titles. Often I find them slightly misleading and not directly related to the video. Like for this one I think it would’ve been a lot more effective and impactful to have “How Xabi Alonso put an end to Bayern’s domination” or “Why Xabi Alonso is the most wanted man in football” . In any case thanks for the videos, you’re doing a great job 🎉🎉

[@godsawtelly]

clean visuals, love it!

[@mercury1695]

Kane curse really helped Xabi to win the league.

[@dreykim]

Thank you for the video, there's surprisingly good life lessons there 👍🏾

[@AthleticInterest]

Really glad you felt that! 🙂

[@nikhil_project]

Fantastic analysis.......thanks for putting it together

[@roshanally2710]

This was well put together 🤝🏿

[@Upatrappkid]

I’ll remind athletic interest about this video this time next season😤😤😤

[@rizdaimangoma1219]

The best youtube channel in terms of analysis. Another craking video Love it❤❤❤❤

[@AthleticInterest]

Thanks a lot, Rizdai! 🙂

[@nathanfleming2462]

Another brilliant video and the animations/pictures are always spot on. Your one of the best channels on KZbin!

[@AthleticInterest]

Thanks a lot, Nathan!

[@sherlockholmes8121]

What a vid Good work mate❤

[@Teejaywrld]

„Sometines to really speed things up uve got to slow things down“ well said 👏🏿

[@unfixablegop]

Just saying that Alonso picks intelligent players and gives them freedom on the pitch doesn't cut it. It takes superior strategic insight to set up the framework within which the players can make their decisions.

[@abidinebokaoui]

With passion and learning you know exactly what are you doing. Thanks for this video 🙏

[@AthleticInterest]

Thank YOU! 🙏

[@BujangMelaka90]

Love this video on Xabi Alonso. He will be a great manager.

[@factualanimation]

perfect timing!

[@turkeyman631]

Love seeing some of my favorite players becoming successful coaches. Zidane, Alonso, and Arteta. I hope Xavi can bounce back, not to mention Gerard and Lampard lol. I know the last two are a bit of a meme right now, but they are young and have time to get better if they are serious about it.

[@dawitshanko]

Your videos are art!

[@IrakliModebadze-tc5po]

Always happy when I see your notification, great content and what's important right on the time ❤

[@AthleticInterest]

Total coincidence with the timing 😉 🤥

[@fast_life]

Patience is key thank you Athletics ! 🙏

[@AthleticInterest]

You're very welcome!

[@abakella]

Like shown at 2:07, what I love about Xabi Alonso is that his managerial style comes from the many legendary managers he has played for. Rafael Benitez for Liverpool, Jose Mourinho for Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola for Bayern Munich, Carlo Ancelotti for both Real Madrid and. Bayern Munich, and Vicente del Bosque for Spain

[@LucaMatoke]

Congratulations, Xabi Alonso, on your Bundesliga triumph! Your skill, leadership, and dedication have truly shone through, inspiring fans worldwide. Here's to your continued success and the legacy you've built in the world of football. Well done!

[@AnkitRaj-dc9lf]

Incredible video on Xabi Alonso 🙌

[@AthleticInterest]

Glad you think so! 🙌

[@Gendonramsay]

Starting from the bottom, trusting his staff and his players, not rushing things, yeah he reminds me of Sir Alex. Hopefully as successful as Sir Alex in the future too

[@seriousdude4928]

Nicely done guys, great video! :)

[@AthleticInterest]

Thanks so much! 😀

[@jabulanimoyo3311]

perfect timing

[@TGS-87]

Great video. Xabi Alonso knew how to speak English before he went to Liverpool. He lived in Meath, Ireland for a year as a foreign exchange student when he was a teenager. He even played Gaelic football for the secondary school where he studied at.

[@hasnularif949]

I really love this content!

[@Mabstube]

This video was inevitable, Another great video

[@AthleticInterest]

Thank you! 🙏

[@wittyhumour29]

Alonso's journey is a great example of how patience pays off, exemplifies the importance of patience.

[@jeffreyjeffery4712]

Kwality Kontent 🔥

[@nonoasailo9690]

This why managers like Alex Ferguson and Jose will be immortalized now Xabi join the list.

[@silviobastos3514]

Outstanding video, one more time. Just like Xabi

[@dylanparker130]

My favourite thing about Alonso is the grace he shows when things go wrong. After watching his team eliminated from Europe last season in the semi-final, the first thing he did was to embrace his opposite number, Mourinho.

[@yangmotivation1651]

very inspiring. Good video

[@Nhubyani]

Great breakdown love this. ❤

[@AthleticInterest]

Thank a lot! 😉

[@kizaale]

Great Intro. Beautifully written!!

[@AthleticInterest]

Appreciate it!

[@pvb2665]

Great video again! Would also love to see a video about sleep in sports. Its importance is underrated and could help lots of teams. Team Visma Lease a Bike switches mattresses every day in the Tour dr France so that Vingegaard always has the best sleep. Real Madrid partnered with Vispring, Man U with M-lily. Could make a niche but interesting video

[@S4NY4RKuRDBoZZ]

Our problem in German football is simply we don't have clubs with good investors and personals. Thats why 50+1 is such a controversial topic.

[@TheDYNAMITE001]

Special Credit to Harry Kane who played his part in no small measure 💀👋

[@ebi395]

💀

[@robertachilla7921]

"It's not about how fast you run, it's about knowing where to go." ❤

[@bharatavarsha10k]

He is on a path to become one of the greatest coaches. Hope he continues on that path ❤

[@jordanschlansky4093]

You cannot hate Xabi Alonso even if you tried. I hope they don't lose any of their remaining games and end unbeaten in Bundesliga.

[@Q-hv2cb]

Except if you're a Cologne fan, since they're Derby partners. But they'll get relegated this season anyways so it doesn't even matter 😂

[@chipeedycip]

Damn editing so good

[@waltertavares9020]

Good stuff 👍👍👍

[@muhammadurwah1990]

Great article

[@jayeshliverpool]

Shaan’s speed and clarity of thought is ridiculously good… what a combo to have as a skill

[@tony11gangsta]

Really interesting video, those managerial skills can be applied in all industries

[@AthleticInterest]

He's got a lot of qualities 👏

[@juanxcruzx]

Make a video about Scaloni and Argentina before copa América starts

[@kennykeegan6499]

Best video yet!!

[@AthleticInterest]

You think?! Thanks very much 😀

[@kennykeegan6499]

Absolutely!!! As always it's detailed, all subjects are justified and the transitions where brilliant. Keep grinding 😎👍

[@arasmatazz]

Another masterpiece from Athletic Interest!

[@AthleticInterest]

Another one! 😉 🖼️

[@arasmatazz]

This is the second time I'm getting a reply from @@AthleticInterest. Mama, I made it!! 🤣🤣

[@SUIRclove]

The perfect definition of player coach

[@jonas7709]

Great Video

[@nesta9799]

Great video the kind of clips football fans want...

[@AthleticInterest]

Great to hear! 🙂

[@moizuddinahmed7764]

When would be the right time to make this video live? Right about when they win 5 - 0

[@ihesiulo]

This voice is so good. Please, tell me it's not AI. Nice background sound too. The presentation of this short documentary is amazing. Kudos Athletic Intereste

[@AthleticInterest]

It's not AI (unless AI means Athletic Interest 😉).

[@akhiltoram329]

This video taught me more than what it’s meant to ❤

[@Pelic0ne]

What i found most impressive about them is how they don't rely on 1 star player. They won Bundesliga with their top scorer only being 7th on the list, 21(!) goals behind FCB's Harry Kane. They just scream "Teamwork" to me

[@akunwanneprosper7016]

Hopefully they stay together and build on something

[@Pelic0ne]

@@akunwanneprosper7016 I really hope so. But from what I've heard they seem to all stay in the team, Trainer included. If it was BvB, most of the good players would've been sold off to make a quick profit.

[@zptaco]

This was a great insight and a great video, thank you

[@AthleticInterest]

Thanks, Christian! 😀

[@bencook9989]

This is my favorite channel!!

[@AthleticInterest]

Great choice! 😉

[@darochavitor]

Absolute genius video

[@wheelkirby1239]

The statement "They were on the longest winning streak in the history of European football" is false. They weren't even on the longest currently ongoing winning streak in European football. Ludogorets are currently on 12, with a 13th on the way.

[@Q-hv2cb]

damn

[@pedertoftkristensen5484]

very insightful video

[@AthleticInterest]

Thanks, Peder! 👏

[@salim1175]

Even bayern needs to catch a breath mate. You never learn. They will bounce back with another 11 consecutive titles. Leverkusen only made them angry

[@Flarizel]

Even bloody Neverkusen made a run for the trophy. Waiting for Dynamo Moscow to follow suit.