Xabi Alonso's 'a lot can happen' fires up Leverkusen's Bundesliga title charge

With eight games left, the title race is far from over, and Alonso's words have set the tone for a dramatic run-in.

The German champions looked doomed to a fourth consecutive defeat on Sunday, trailing 3-1 against a relentless Stuttgart outfit. But Leverkusen dug deep, overturning the deficit to claim a crucial victory.

"To have that great feeling again after these ten days, that was important for all of us," Alonso said post-match, reflecting on a turbulent spell for his side.

The result has dragged Leverkusen back into contention, narrowing the gap to table-topping Bayern Munich.

Alonso remained pragmatic yet hopeful. "We have to win game by game. It's out of our hands," he said, before adding the now, headline, grabbing line: "A lot can happen."

Midfielder Robert Andrich doubled down on the fighting talk, signaling Leverkusen's intent to push Bayern to the wire. "We just want to keep them on their toes until the end," he said.

Recent X updates from the club amplify the buzz. Leverkusen's official account posted: "What a fight! Three massive points!" Meanwhile, Alonso, in a clip shared on X, hailed his team's grit, saying, "This spirit is what defines us."

With the title race heating up, fans are clinging to every twist, and Alonso's words might just prove prophetic.

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