Wild Scenes As Boniface’s Bayer Leverkusen Win Bundesliga For First Time In History

• Bayer Leverkusen clinched their first-ever Bundesliga title in a commanding 5-0 win over Werder Bremen.
• Led by Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen’s historic victory marks the end of their ‘Neverkusen’ reputation.
• They now set sights on a remarkable treble and retaining Alonso as coach despite interest from other clubs.

Eko Hot Blog reports that On Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen clinched their maiden Bundesliga title in their 120-year history with a commanding 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign over the German top flight.

Editor’s Pick

• In the Heart Of Africa: Ezekiel’s Anthem For Cultural Preservation
• Opinion!!! Afenifere and the Progressive Camp (1)
• Fisayo Soyombo And Customs: A Mockery Of ‘See Something, Say Something’

Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen entered the match knowing that a victory would seal the title with five games remaining, displaying remarkable composure throughout the game.

Florian Wirtz’s hat-trick, along with goals from Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka, extended their unbeaten streak to an impressive 43 games across all competitions.

This historic maiden title for Leverkusen, following five runner-up finishes in their history, not only keeps their hopes of a remarkable treble alive but also puts an end to their notorious ‘Neverkusen’ moniker once and for all.

As the clock ticked down to the final 10 minutes, some of the long-suffering fans began to edge towards the sidelines, with a few eager supporters even prematurely storming the pitch while the match was still in progress.

Leverkusen’s players promptly guided the fans back to their seats, with some complying, albeit momentarily. Eventually, at the 90-minute mark, tearful supporters flooded onto the field to celebrate with the players as the stands swiftly emptied.

Leverkusen now boasts an impressive 79 points, marking the best tally after 29 games in the history of the German league, and sits comfortably 16 points ahead of both second-placed Bayern and third-placed Stuttgart.

The Leverkusen team bus arrived at the BayArena stadium 90 minutes before kick-off, navigating through a throng of black and red-clad fans.

Temporary signs reading ‘Xabi Alonso Street’ adorned what is typically known as Bismarck Street, paying homage to the club’s coach.

Looking forward to Thursday’s Europa League match against West Ham in London, Alonso made seven changes to his starting lineup, opting to bench key players like Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Alex Grimaldo, who had been a constant presence in the league season thus far.

Further Reading

• Boniface Eyes First-ever Bundesliga Title With Leverkusen
• Leicester’s PL Return Falters After Loss To Plymouth
• Bayer Leverkusen Coach Lauds Tella’s Influence On Their Title Charge

After celebrating their Bundesliga title, Leverkusen will hope to secure the treble by winning the Europa League and DFB-Pokal. They will then prepare to defend their crown next season, safe in the knowledge that coach Alonso will still be in charge despite interest from Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Click here to watch our video of the week