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Leverkusen’s unbeaten streak threatens Bayern’s Bundesliga reign

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Bayer Leverkusen presently stand as the one undefeated staff amongst Europe’s prime 5 leagues, main the Bundesliga with an unblemished report.

In distinction, Liverpool within the Premier League have suffered two defeats, whereas Real Madrid in La Liga, Inter in Serie A and PSG in Ligue 1 have every been defeated as soon as.

The unbeaten standing of the leaders in Europe’s prime 5 soccer leagues is as follows:

League leaders

League

Number of defeats

Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 0
Real Madrid La Liga 1
Inter Milan Serie A 1
Paris Saint-Germain Ligue 1 1
Liverpool English Premier League 2

Pursuing 1st Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen, who haven’t gained a championship because the Bundesliga’s inception within the 1890-91 season, are aiming to finish Bayern Munich’s 11-year reign of dominance and declare the title.

Bayern Munich, the closest pursuer, have gained the Bundesliga 33 instances.

Under the management of Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen have misplaced solely 4 factors in 22 matches, main the desk with an eight-point hole over second-placed Bayern Munich.

The Bayer Leverkusen coach provides directions throughout the match in opposition to Heidenheim on the Voith-Arena, Heidenheim, Germany, Feb. 17, 2024. (Getty Images Photo)

In the earlier spherical, Leverkusen secured a victory whereas Bayern Munich suffered a defeat.

This outcome brings Bayer Leverkusen one step nearer to ending Bayern Munich’s 11-year championship streak.

Bayer Leverkusen presently prime the Bundesliga desk with 58 factors, whereas Bayern Munich observe with 50 factors.

Bavarian decline

Under Thomas Tuchel, Bayern Munich suffered their third consecutive defeat, this time in opposition to Bochum, following losses to Bayer Leverkusen and Lazio.

The string of poor outcomes has raised doubts about Thomas Tuchel’s future as Bayern Munich’s head coach.

The staff has additionally been tormented by accidents, with newly acquired right-back Sacha Boey from Galatasaray set to be sidelined for a number of weeks because of damage.

32-match unbeaten report

Following their victory in opposition to Bayern Munich within the twenty first spherical of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen additionally joined Bayern Munich in sharing the report for being unbeaten in 32 consecutive matches in all competitions.

With 12 weeks remaining within the season, Bayer Leverkusen, who stay undefeated in 22 matches and have solely drawn 4 instances, proceed their quest for the championship.

Boniface injured

Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen’s 23-year-old Nigerian ahead and prime scorer with 10 targets this season, suffered an damage final month and will likely be sidelined till April.

Following Boniface, Alejandro Grimaldo ranks second with eight targets, and Jeremie Frimpong ranks third with seven targets amongst Leverkusen’s prime scorers this season.

Bayer Leverkusen’s prime scorers within the Bundesliga this season are as follows:

Player

Goals in Bundesliga

Victor Boniface 10
Alejandro Grimaldo 8
Jeremie Frimpong 7
Florian Wirtz 5
Jonas Hofmann 5

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