Bayer Leverkusen continues its stellar season without showing any signs of slowing down. The Bundesliga leaders secured another victory on Friday night, defeating a struggling Mainz side 2-1 at the BayArena. Goals from midfielders Granit Xhaka and Robert Andrich added to Leverkusen’s impressive lead at the top of the Bundesliga table, further solidifying Xabi Alonso’s remarkable impact in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Leverkusen’s triumph against Mainz also marked a significant achievement, as Alonso’s team set a new German record by remaining unbeaten for 33 consecutive games in all competitions. This surpasses the previous record held by Bayern Munich under Hansi Flick’s management over two seasons between 2020 and 2021.
The unbeaten run commenced with an 8-0 victory against Teutonia 05 at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. Leverkusen’s impressive streak includes notable wins, such as a 3-0 victory over Bayern and two 3-2 triumphs against RB Leipzig.
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Throughout the current season, Alonso’s side has encountered only four draws against Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Borussia Monchengladbach. With their extraordinary recent form, Leverkusen is in contention for a treble of trophies by the end of the campaign.
In the upcoming Bundesliga match against Koln, Leverkusen aims to extend this remarkable unbeaten record. As they sit 11 points ahead of 33-time champions Bayern, Leverkusen is on course to potentially secure their first-ever Bundesliga title. They could also become the first Bundesliga team to go through an entire campaign unbeaten.
Leverkusen is set to face Fortuna Dusseldorf in the DFB Pokal semi-final and has reached the Europa League last 16, drawing Qarabag for the next round. Xabi Alonso’s revolution at Leverkusen continues to impress, showcasing the team’s dominance in German football.