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'It hurts so much' - Xabi Alonso insists failure to win treble with Bayer Leverkusen will serve him better than claiming three trophies in remarkable season

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  • Alonso guided Leverkusen to a domestic double
  • Faltered against Atalanta in Europe
  • Manager hungry for more silverware