Germany's sporting director Rudi Feller has expressed his support for Bayer Leverkusen after the 0-3 defeat in the Europa League final against Atalanta.
"This result doesn't change the fact that Bayer made a great history and impressed Germany and the whole of Europe. The players, coaches and team have made the country proud, and Bayer have won an incredible amount of sympathy and fans with their inspiring football, humble attitude and special spirit.
Simon Rolfes, Xabi Alonso and Fernando Carro have worked well together to form a team that plays perfectly together. A team that has almost forgotten how to lose," Feller was quoted as saying by Bulinews.