Tag: Champions

Bayer Leverkusen are champions of Germany for the first time in their 120-year history. Xabi Alonso's side wrapped up the title with five games to spare after a crushing 5-0 win over Werder Bremen in front of their jubilant supporters. Overjoyed fans spilled on to the pitch to celebrate after Leverkusen moved to 79 points - 16 more than nearest rivals Bayern Munich - with just 15 points left to play for. It is a remarkable achievement by former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder Alonso, who took charge in October 2022 with the club second bottom of the table. Leverkusen's triumph ended Bayern's stranglehold on the league after 11 title wins in a row. 'Quite unbelievable' Bayern Munich have dominated German football to such an extent that the last team to win the Bundes...