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Former Liverpool and Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is “what makes the difference” to Bayer Leverkusen, according to German football commentator Taufig Khalil, as the club equalled the record for the best start to a Bundesliga season. Alonso's side have taken 31 points from a possible 33 in the league this season, equalling the record set by Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich in 2015-16. Whilst Alonso may be “everyone’s darling” at Leverkusen, Khalil says that’s not the case for Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel, whose side is currently second in the table behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen. Image: Head coach Xabi Alonso of Leverkusen reacts during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Qarabag FK at BayArena on October 26, 2023 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Mika Volkmann/Getty Images)