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.
![Introductory photo](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/22/282595/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/teaser-image.webp)
"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 served as Bayer Leverkusen's head coach from 1985 to 1988. Erich Ribbeck was coach at Bayer Leverkusen from 1985 to 1988](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/22/282597/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/erich-ribbeck-was-coach-at-bayer-leverkusen-from-1985-to-1988.webp)
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