Bayer Leverkusen made history by clinching their first-ever Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen on Sunday. Under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen secured the title with five games to spare, extending their impressive unbeaten streak to 43 games across all competitions.
The match saw a stellar performance from Leverkusen, with Florian Wirtz netting a hat-trick and goals from Victor Boniface and Granit Xhaka contributing to the triumph. Boniface, whose scoring prowess has been instrumental throughout Leverkusen’s title campaign, humbly redirected praise to the team’s collective effort, emphasizing unity in their success.
“I don’t lead anybody ooo. We lead ourselves,” remarked the Nigerian striker on social media, highlighting the collaborative spirit behind Leverkusen’s achievement. Boniface opened the scoring with a penalty in the 25th minute and later assisted Xhaka’s goal, showcasing his significant impact despite missing four months of the season due to injury.
Manager Xabi Alonso expressed immense pride in the club’s historic achievement, stating, “This is a very special moment for the club. Winning the Bundesliga for the first time in 120 years is something very special. The players are top. I am very proud of everyone.”
