- Bayer Leverkusen eyes Bundesliga title in pivotal match against Werder Bremen, led by coach Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten streak
- Leverkusen aims to secure historic league victory, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign, with a potential 29-game unbeaten run milestone
Bayer Leverkusen is gearing up for a monumental league showdown on Sunday. They could clinch their first Bundesliga title if they secure a home victory against Werder Bremen.
Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has achieved an unprecedented unbeaten streak, amassing a commanding 16-point lead at the top of the standings with six matches remaining.
A triumph against Werder Bremen would guarantee the title, regardless of the outcome of Bayern Munich’s match against Cologne the day prior, marking the end of Bayern’s 11-year reign over the league.
Even avoiding defeat would still position Leverkusen to lift the trophy, setting a historic milestone as the first Bundesliga team to embark on a 29-game unbeaten league run.
Dubbed ‘Neverkusen’ due to past near misses, Leverkusen’s quest for league success has been a decades-long journey, punctuated by appearances in the Champions League final in 2002 and domestic cup triumphs, most notably in 1993.
This season, Leverkusen remains unbeaten across all competitions, with progression to the Europa League quarterfinals and a spot in the German Cup final.
Reflecting on the impending milestone, Leverkusen’s Robert Andrich expressed anticipation and the overwhelming emotion of potentially lifting the trophy.
Leverkusen will not hoist the trophy until the final matchday despite the potential title clinch on Sunday. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich seeks to rebound from recent setbacks and secure second place, with VfB Stuttgart trailing closely in third.
While Leverkusen’s European campaign thrives, Bayern aims to recapture form domestically following consecutive defeats, banking on a recent Champions League draw for a morale boost amid domestic challenges under Thomas Tuchel’s leadership.
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