Bayer Leverkusen has as of today won the first Bundesliga title in their history with a 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, securing the championship with five games to play.
Alonso’s team remain unbeaten in all competitions this season having broken Bayern Munich’s German record of 32 games without a defeat in all competitions in February.
Bayer Leverkusen’s 43-game unbeaten run in all competitions is the longest unbeaten start in the last 60 years by a team in Europe’s top five leagues.
Give Xabi Alonso his flowers. Congratulations to Bayer Leverkusen and its fans.