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Even Xabi Alonso was carried away by the emotions. After Josip Stanisic‘s late equalizer (90th + 7) in the top game at Borussia Dortmund, the Leverkusen coach, who is otherwise known to be rather reserved, stormed towards the corner flag together with his professionals and joined the exuberant celebration in front of the guests’ stands. “It was very emotional, a special moment – almost like last week,” enthused the successful Spanish coach, referring to the exuberant atmosphere at the early championship celebration seven days earlier in Leverkusen following the resounding victory (5-0) over Bremen.