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Since Xabi Alonso’s appointment as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen the team has experienced a remarkable transformation, achieving unprecedented success and breaking records in German football.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Achievements Under Alonso.
First Bundesliga Title: In the 2023–24 season, Leverkusen clinched their inaugural Bundesliga championship, ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign. The title was secured with a commanding 5–0 victory over Werder Bremen on April 14, 2024.
Domestic Double: The triumph didn’t stop with the league; Leverkusen also won the DFB-Pokal after trashing FC Kaiserslautern 1–0 in the final on May 25, 2024, achieving a historic domestic double.
Unbeaten Bundesliga Season: Bayern Leverkusen became the first team in Bundesliga history to complete an entire season without a single defeat, showcasing their dominance throughout the campaign.
Record Unbeaten Streak: The team set a new European record by going 51 consecutive matches without a loss across all competitions, surpassing the previous record held by Benfica from 1963 to 1965. This impressive run was halted by a 3–0 defeat to Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League final.
Strategic Signings and Squad Enhancements
Alonso’s era as head coach has seen the arrival of some new players like Granit Xhaka, Jonas Hofmann, Alejandro Grimaldo, Matej and Kovar.
Statistical Milestones
Winning Percentage: In his first 75 matches, Alonso secured 57 victories, resulting in a winning rate of 76%.
Goals Scored and Conceded: During this period, the team amassed 192 goals while conceding only 69, reflecting a robust offense and a solid defense.
