Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso talks about preparations for the first leg of the Europa League semi-final against Roma.
Xabi Alonso (photo: uefa.com)- "It takes time to digest a game like the one we had last season (defeat in the semi-finals against Roma - ed.). But the team has grown, and the situation has changed now. We had the desire to reach the final throughout the season. We want to take this last step. Tomorrow's game is very important for us. We want to forget about the trials and tribulations and the pain by getting a second chance. Both teams have different line-ups and different styles of play. We expect the match to be intense," said the Spaniard.
