Bayer Leverkusen has etched its name into Bundesliga history, securing its maiden league title with an impressive 5-0 triumph over Werder Bremen in the 29th round, shattering Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign at the top.
The Werkself approached the encounter with unwavering determination, fully cognizant that a win against the Green-Whites would seal their destiny as champions ahead of schedule.
From the outset, Leverkusen pressed relentlessly, with Piero Hincapie's early attempt testing Werder goalkeeper Michael Zetterer in the eighth minute, according to reports from Xinhua.
Their persistence bore fruit as Victor Boniface calmly converted a penalty in the 22nd minute, setting the tempo for the remainder of the game. Despite Amine Adli's effort striking the crossbar in the 38th minute, the hosts maintained control. Leverkusen's custodian, Lukas Hradecky, ensured their advantage remained intact, thwarting a dangerous cross that threatened to level the score for Bremen.
The second half witnessed Leverkusen extending its dominance, as Granit Xhaka doubled the lead with a precise strike from 16 meters in the 60th minute.
Florian Wirtz emerged as the hero, first widening the gap with a thunderous 18-meter shot in the 68th minute, before completing his hat-trick with goals in the 83rd and 90th minutes, sealing an unprecedented victory for his side.
This triumph extends Leverkusen's unbeaten streak to 43 matches across all competitions, a remarkable achievement highlighted by an unprecedented 29-game unbeaten run in the Bundesliga this season, accumulating a record-breaking 79 points.
Reflecting on the historic win, Wirtz expressed disbelief, stating, "I still can’t realize what we have achieved today. It’s incredible and indescribable. I hadn’t dreamed it. If you look at it objectively it is also deserved. It feels so great," echoed by Jonas Hofmann.
Alonso's squad remains in contention for two more titles this season, with the UEFA Europe League and the German Cup still within reach.
In Sunday's other fixture, Freiburg compounded Darmstadt's relegation fears, securing a 1-0 victory courtesy of Ritsu Doan's solitary goal.
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