Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso is looking forward to a particularly atmospheric evening of football for the Champions League opener. “It’s a big stadium, a great atmosphere and a club with a lot of history,” said the 42-year-old before the match at Feyenoord Rotterdam this Thursday (6:45 p.m./DAZN). “We’re in good form. It’s going to be a special night.”
Leverkusen are favourites to face the Dutch in the famous stadium “De Kuip”. Leverkusen’s winger Jeremie Frimpong has fond memories of the arena. “I like “De Kuip”. I scored my first goal and my first assist for the national team here,” said the Dutchman with a smile. Before the match, the 23-year-old said he received numerous requests for tickets. “Most of my family lives in Amsterdam, but many want to come,” he said.
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