Leverkusen's 45-match unbeaten streak rewrites football history!

22/04/2024

A remarkable scene unfolded once again in a clash of titans in the Bundesliga as already crowned champions Leverkusen faced Dortmund away.

By the 96th minute, Leverkusen still trailed 0-1. However, in the ensuing 97th minute, they capitalized on a corner kick opportunity to score a goal, ultimately securing a 1-1 draw against Dortmund!

Leverkusen 1-1 Dortmund

Their undefeated streak continues for 45 consecutive matches, further extending their unbeaten record in European football, a truly astonishing feat!

Having secured the league title five rounds early after a 5-0 home victory against Werder Bremen in the previous round, Leverkusen lifted their first-ever Bundesliga trophy in the 120-year history of the club!

Leverkusen, who have already clinched the title

Despite their achievement, they show no signs of easing off as they aim to emulate Arsenal's miracle and conclude the season unbeaten in the league.

The game remained relatively dull until the 81st minute when Füllkrug broke the deadlock with an acrobatic shot!

Füllkrug scored!1-0!

As time passed, their unbeaten run seemed destined to end, but Leverkusen's knack for late goals left spectators in awe!

In the 97th minute, Leverkusen earned a corner kick, and Stanišić's header found the net, leveling the score! With a 1-1 draw, Leverkusen secured a point away from home!

Stanišić scored the equaliser!

Following this match, Leverkusen's undefeated streak in all competitions reached 45 matches, setting a new milestone in world football.

Moreover, their 30-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga is unprecedented in German football history, making Leverkusen the first team to remain unbeaten in the first 30 rounds of the league, a feat even the mighty Bayern Munich has never accomplished.

Leverkusen still broke all the German football record!

Their unbeaten streak now extends to 45 matches, continuing to rewrite the record books of European football. Leverkusen's ability to score crucial goals in stoppage time, delivering several late draws or victories, is truly remarkable!