Joe Cole has praised Bayer Leverkusen, insisting Xabi Alonso's men would defeat both teams in this year's UEFA Champions League final.
Bayer Leverkusen booked their spot in the UEFA Europa League final with a thrilling 4-2 aggregate win against Roma.
Their incredible unbeaten streak seemed in jeopardy at 48 matches, but Josip Stanisic's stoppage-time goal saved the day, extending their remarkable run to 49 games.
Now, Xabi Alonso's team is set to take on Atalanta in the final showdown on May 22nd.
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Joe Cole explained that Bayer Leverkusen are so good, that he would back them to beat the two UEFA Champions League finalists - Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund
“What Xabi Alonso has done with this team is incredible,” he told TNT Sports.
“Look at the celebrations and what it means to keep that unbeaten run going.
"What we're seeing is an incredible feat, and I said to Owen Hargreaves that if they were playing in the Champions League final, I think I would back them against either of those teams.
"They're so impressive; they've won the German league at a canter and walked to the final of the Europa League."
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