Scott Clark
May 18, 2024 - 07:05

Bayer Leverkusen triumphant unbeaten Bundesliga season victory Augsburg

Xabi Alonso's "Invincibles" extend unbeaten streak to 51 games, Bayern Munich drops to third, Borussia Dortmund secures Champions League spot.

In a thrilling match at the BayArena, the dynamic duo struck early to secure a 2-1 victory for Xabi Alonso's team, extending their unbeaten streak to an impressive 51 games. This win not only secured the league crown but also earned them the prestigious title of "Invincibles", with the potential for further glory in the Europa League and German Cup.

Despite Mert Komur's late goal for the opposition, the visitors could not mount a comeback, sealing their fate in the match. Meanwhile, former champions Bayern Munich suffered a setback, falling to third place after a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Hoffenheim, led by Andrej Kramaric's remarkable second-half hat-trick.

The absence of star player Harry Kane did not deter Bayern, who took an early 2-0 lead thanks to Mathys Tel and Alphonso Davies. However, Maximilian Beier's goal for Hoffenheim sparked a comeback, with Kramaric leveling the score before netting two more goals in the final minutes.

Stuttgart capitalized on Bayern's misfortune, climbing to second place with a convincing 4-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach, fueled by Serhou Guirassy's impressive double. RB Leipzig settled for fourth place after a 2-2 draw with Eintracht Frankfurt, despite initially leading by two goals.

Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund finished in fifth place with a dominant 4-0 victory over relegated Darmstadt, showcasing goals from Ian Maatsen, Marco Reus, Julian Brandt, and Donyell Malen. Cologne's relegation was confirmed after a 4-1 loss to Heidenheim, with Jan-Niklas Beste delivering the final blow.

Union Berlin narrowly escaped the relegation zone with a last-minute winner from Janik Haberer against Freiburg, securing a 2-1 victory and a 15th place finish. Bochum now faces a play-off against Fortuna Dusseldorf after a 4-1 defeat at Werder Bremen, while Mainz emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg, courtesy of goals from Brajan Gruda, Sepp van den Berg, and Jonathan Burkardt.