Bayer Leverkusen’s undefeated run to their maiden German Bundesliga title will need time to sink in, with coach Xabi Alonso saying they barely have a moment to enjoy their exceptional season as they attempt to complete the treble.
Long derided as ‘Neverkusen’ for their failure to win a major title for decades, Leverkusen became the first team in Bundesliga history to complete a full season without a loss following a 2-1 victory over Augsburg in their season finale.
The club hailed the achievement by giving themselves a new nickname on their social media channel – ‘Bayer 04 Neverlusen.’
“It is an exceptional season, not only in Germany but in Europe,” Alonso said.
“We have to be proud of the way we played. Ninety points and undefeated.”
Alonso’s team also stretched their European record unbeaten run across all competitions to 51 matches as they look to add two more titles this week in what he called a “unique opportunity.”
Leverkusen face Atalanta on Wednesday in the Europa League final before taking on Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on Saturday.
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