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Warm-hearted farewell before the end.

Xabi Alonso receives a special tribute during the RTL coverage of the Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta Bergamo. Erich Ribbeck, the Leverkusen coach who won the Uefa Cup in 1988, makes an appearance.

SymClub
May 22, 2024
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Xabi Alonso before kick-off
Xabi Alonso before kick-off

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Alonso listens to him on live television. - Warm-hearted farewell before the end.

Hearing the congratulatory message from Ribbeck left Alonso overjoyed.

Following his interview, the customary greeting played. Ribbeck spoke, "Dear Xabi, I'm thrilled to congratulate you on your achievements thus far and wish you, the team, the board, and the upper management all the best for a successful game and the chance to win the next trophy."

Alonso beamed, absorbed in his delight.

"This is lovely. We aim to replicate the legendary 88's accomplishments and obtain our second European trophy!" he affirmed.

There was a unique lucky mascot in the grounds as well - the league trophy traveled to Dublin with the club.

Erich Ribbeck was coach at Bayer Leverkusen from 1985 to 1988

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