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Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen have clinched the first Bundesliga title in club history, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year run. The title is their first since the German Cup in 1993.

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Bayer Leverkusen players celebrate, holding the Bundesliga trophy aloft, after Sunday's 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, which also mathematically secured them the league title. Leverkusen, April 14, 2024.

Bayer Leverkusen win 1st ever Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen win 1st ever Bundesliga title

They are "Neverkusen" no more. Bayer Leverkusen have sealed the Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich's hegemony.
SportsApril 15, 2024
Bayer Leverkusen players and staff link arms to celebrate a win

How Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga

How Bayer Leverkusen won the Bundesliga

Leverkusen are finally Bundesliga champions, ending Bayern's 11 titles in a row. DW looks at how they did it.
SportsApril 14, 2024
Leverkusen's fans on the pitch after Sunday's win over Werder Bremen, celebrating sealing the Bundesliga title. Leverkusen, Germany, April 14, 2024.

Bayer Leverkusen: From infamous runners-up to champions

Bayer Leverkusen: From infamous runners-up to champions

Dubbed "Neverkusen" for so long, their story had previously been one of heartbreak and intermittent Cup success.
SportsApril 14, 202410 images
Florian Wirtz celebrates a goal, and a title for Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title

For the first time since 2012, the Bundesliga has a new champion: Bayer Leverkusen. And in record-breaking fashion.
SportsApril 14, 2024
A man in a white t-shirt gesticulates in front of a crowd of soccer supporters

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Xabi Alonso: The makings of rapid success

Xabi Alonso has been a top coach for less than two years, but is already regarded as one of the best in the business.
SportsApril 14, 2024
Xabi Alonso clapping in front of Leverkusen's team bench area

On Leicester, Leverkusen and handling unexpected title races

On Leicester, Leverkusen and handling unexpected title races

Bayer Leverkusen remain top of the Bundesliga table with 13 matches left. How do they make the most of this opportunity?
SportsFebruary 10, 2024
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