Bayer 04 Leverkusen has etched its name in the annals of German football history by becoming the first team to complete a Bundesliga season unbeaten. In a thrilling final match at BayArena in Leverkusen, the team secured a 2-1 victory over Augsburg, concluding the 2023-24 season with an impressive record of 28 wins and six draws.
\"It's an exceptional season that we've made, not just in Germany but I think in Europe,\" remarked Xabi Alonso, manager of Leverkusen, after the decisive win. He drew parallels to legendary teams like the 2003-04 Arsenal Invincibles in the Premier League and Juventus's undefeated run in Serie A during the 2011-12 season, emphasizing the historic significance of their achievement in European soccer.
Leverkusen's unbeaten streak isn't limited to the Bundesliga. The team remains undefeated in both the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Europa League, positioning themselves as strong contenders for both titles. Looking ahead, they are set to face Serie A's Atalanta at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, on May 22 for the Europa League final. Just three days later, they will compete against Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin, signaling a monumental end to an epic season.
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