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Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will need to mastermind a stunning comeback against Bayern Munich next week (Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Xabi Alonso has backed his Bayer Leverkusen team to repeat Liverpool's famous "Miracle of Istanbul" as they look to recover a 3-0 deficit against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16.

A Jamal Musiala goal and a Harry Kane brace have left Alonso's team with a mountain to climb for the second leg in Leverkusen next week.

To add salt to Leverkusen's wounds, key defender Nordi Mukiele was also shown a red card and will miss the return fixture on Tuesday, March 11.



But former Liverpool midfielder Alonso still holds hope for his team.

The Spaniard remained confident in his post-match press conference when asked if his team could repeat the "Miracle of Istanbul".

One goal can change anything."

Reports in November claimed that the former midfielder will leave Leverkusen at the end of the 2024/25 campaign as he seeks a new challenge.

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