Bayer Leverkusen Crowned Bundesliga Champions For The First Time, Shattering Bayern Munich's Dominance

In the pass of history, Bayer Leverkusen has triumphed as Bundesliga champions for the first time, ending the 11-title win streak of Bayern Munich. Guided by former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso since October 2022, the team secured the title after a smashing 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, delighting their supporters.

The achievement is extraordinary considering Leverkusen was previously at the bottom of the table when Alonso took charge. Now, the team leads with 79 points, 16 points ahead of Bayern Munich, with still five games left. Remarkably, Leverkusen has maintained an unbeaten run throughout the season, winning 25 of their 29 matches and drawing the other four.

The title win is a significant turn in German football as Bayern Munich's reign had been virtually unchallenged since Borussia Dortmund's victory back in 2012. Additionally, this accomplishment holds potential for completing an incredible treble; Leverkusen leads with a 2-0 advantage over West Ham after the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals and faces Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final on May 25th. Currently, their unbeaten streak stands at 43 games in all competitions.

The champions' press on to break the record set by Benfica in the 1960s. This season, in 43 competitive matches, Leverkusen has won 38 times, drawn five times, scored 123 times, and conceded just 31. Not to mention, a victory over Werder Bremen set a new Bundesliga record for the longest unbeaten start to a season.

Key players who contributed towards the pivotal win include Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka and Nigerian striker Victor Boniface, among others. However, fans and followers most celebrate Alonso for his coaching strategies. Despite opportunities from former clubs Liverpool and Bayern seeking new managers, Alonso committed to Leverkusen, earning heartfelt support from fans.