In a heartwarming display of admiration, Liverpool fans paid tribute to Xabi Alonso with a special song during Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield.
The Kop’s rendition of Alonso’s name echoed throughout the stadium, but the Leverkusen boss, returning to his former club, didn’t acknowledge the gesture.
Perhaps the 4-0 scoreline, with Luis Diaz’s stunning hat-trick leading the charge, distracted Alonso from the sentimental moment.
Despite the defeat, the song demonstrated the affection and respect Liverpool fans still hold for Alonso, who won the Champions League with the Reds in 2005.
Alonso’s Leverkusen side struggled to contain Liverpool’s attacking flair, with Diaz’s treble and an additional goal sealing a convincing victory for Jürgen Klopp’s men.
