Xabi Alonso, known as the unbeatable, celebrates his 50th (!) game in a row undefeated as Leverkusen triumphs with a 5-0 win against Bochum. Only Celtic Glasgow (62 undefeated games from 1915-17) and Belgian club Saint-Gilloise (60 from 1933-35) have achieved similar impressive streaks in European football history. The fans of Leverkusen commemorate this milestone with golden 50th balloons in the stands, recognizing the team’s outstanding performance in this historic season.
Alonso and his team’s next target is to remain unbeaten in their 34th league match, which would mark the first perfect Bundesliga season ever for Leverkusen. Following this achievement, their upcoming plans include receiving the championship trophy on May 18th and competing in the Europa League final against Bergamo on May 22nd, followed by the DFB-Pokal final against Lautern on May 25th.
During the recent game against Bochum, Leverkusen showcased their strength with goals from Arthur, Boniface, Adli, Stanisic, and Grimaldo, securing an impressive 5-0 victory. Bochum faced challenges, notably with Passlack’s red card for a professional foul against Tella in the 14th minute, leading to their own downfall. Despite needing only a point for survival, Bochum fell short as Leverkusen maintained their dominance, showcasing their formidable form throughout the season.