Bayer Leverkusen stays undefeated in Matchday 34.
Bayer Leverkusen achieves a remarkable feat unparalleled in Bundesliga history as they finish the season with no losses. During matchday 34, the German champions beat FC Augsburg, crowning their unforgettable season.
This achievement marks the first of its kind in the Bundesliga, as they become the first team to complete a season without experiencing any defeats. The championship ceremony marks the beginning of a potentially historic week for the team under successful coach Xabi Alonso.
In the coming days, the European title is expected to be secured in the Europa League final against Atalanta Bergamo, which will be held in Dublin. The German DFB Cup final against 1. FC Kaiserslautern follows on Saturday, in which Bayer is the strong favorite. This victory gives them an unprecedented 51 consecutive wins in total, breaking a European record. The quest for the "Invincible Triple" continues, placing them among football's greatest achievers.
Victor Boniface (12) and Robert Andrich (27) netted the goals for Bayer Leverkusen, while Mert Kömür (62') scored for FC Augsburg. The Augsburg win denied them entry to the European Cup.
Alonso spares only Xhaka on the sidelines
After so many intense games, the Bundesliga season concluded with celebrations on May 18, which coincidentally marked the 36th anniversary of Bayer's first title through the UEFA Cup win. Alonso's unbeaten team joined the elite company with FC Arsenal and Juventus Turin as record holders. Their season was packed with records and thrilling last-minute victories, totaling 90 points. FC Bayern Munich's all-time points record (91) from the 2012/13 season remained untouched.
Nerves were high during the warm-up amidst the amped-up atmosphere in the BayArena, as championship scarves were given out and hoisted into the air. The World Cup hopeful, Florian Wirtz, re-joined the team after a thigh contusion sustainment. Like Xhaka, who also started on the bench and watched with an eye toward the final week. The entire squad, apart from Xhaka, was deemed eligible for Alonso's "first final."
Up front, Boniface was placed, and so the party began quickly. Koubek, FC Augsburg's keeper, misjudged Amine Adli approaching, and Boniface required only a tap-in.
Bayer honors deceased members and fans
Amidst the celebrations, amidst the euphoria and excitement, there was a pause within the sold-out BayArena. In the 19:04th minute, the crowd observed a moment of silence in memory of those who had passed away or couldn't witness this momentous event. "You celebrate with us in your hearts" was written on a banner displayed in the Nordkurve.
Once the moment had passed, the excitement resumed. Just as unstoppable as before, Andrich capitalized on a deflected pass from Jonathan Tah, sliding to put the ball from close range. He could've added to the tally with a long-range shot before the half.
Bayer dominated the game, but FC Augsburg made a breakthrough out of nowhere, initially putting the game on even terms with an impressive shot by 18-year-old Mert Kömür. However, Alonso made adjustments, and a rejuvenated Wirtz showed his worth deep in the final phase.
The team celebrated finally winning their first Bundesliga title by defeating FC Augsburg 2-1. A decisive win heralded the start of a triple-history-making week, with the Europa League and the DFB Cup final ahead. The victories would make Bayer Leverkusen legendary in soccer history.
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In the upcoming Europa League final against Atalanta Bergamo, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, led by coach Xabi Alonso, aims to secure the European title, continuing their undefeated streak. Despite losing a close game to FC Augsburg during Matchday 34, Bayer 04 Leverkusen's Soccer Bundesliga team remains unbeaten, with midfielder Xabi Alonso making an exception only for Granit Xhaka on the sidelines.
Source: www.ntv.de
