Bayer Leverkusen won the first national championship in history, thereby ending the dominance of Bayern Munich.
A 5-0 win over Werder Bremen helped Bayer Leverkusen become the 2023/24 Bundesliga champion 5 rounds early. At this time, they created a gap of up to 16 points compared to Bayern Munich.
In the last minutes, every time Leverkusen scored, fans flooded the field to celebrate. The referee, players and stadium security team had to work very hard to stabilize the situation so the match could start again.
BayArena Stadium officially fell after the referee’s final whistle. Tens of thousands of fans poured onto the field from the stands to hug each other to celebrate the first national championship in its 120 years of existence.
Die Werkself fans’ 31-year thirst for a title ended. This season, they deserve a historic title.
Coach Xabi Alonso is credited with bringing Leverkusen to a historic milestone. “Winning the Bundesliga for the first time in 120 years is really special. I am very proud of the players,” the Spanish coach affirmed.
Leverkusen has a chance to win a treble this season. In addition to the Bundesliga title, they have now reached the National Cup final and won 2-0 against West Ham in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.
After many beer baths as a player with Bayern Munich, Xabi Alonso enjoyed the joy of winning the Bundesliga championship for the first time as a coach.
Xabi Alonso confirmed that he will stay at Leverkusen next season, despite being contacted by Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
Boundless joy of Leverkusen fans.
The historic victory of this team.