Bayer Leverkusen become first-ever European team to go 49 matches unbeaten

Bayer Leverkusen has made history once again in an extraordinary campaign following their thrilling 2-2 draw against Roma in the second leg of the Europa League semi-final. This result means that Xabi Alonso's team has now gone unbeaten for a record-breaking 49 matches this season.

Leverkusen's remarkable achievement has been accomplished by winning 41 matches across various competitions, while drawing the remaining eight. This surpasses the previous record set by Eusebio's Benfica between December 1963 and February 1965.

It is worth noting that Arsenal's unbeaten streak of 49 league matches from May 2003 to October 2004 included several defeats in other competitions. Therefore, Leverkusen's feat stands out even more.

Die Werkself's incredible run has put them on the verge of an unprecedented invincible treble, with only four games left to play. They are on the cusp of completing one of the most remarkable seasons in history.

Having already secured their first-ever Bundesliga title with five matches to spare, Leverkusen will now face Bochum and Augsburg in their final two league matches. They will then compete against Kaiserslautern in the German Cup final and either Atalanta or Marseille in the Europa League showpiece.

Leverkusen's impressive form has been on full display since their defeat against Bochum in the 2022/23 Bundesliga season finale. Under Alonso's guidance, they have secured notable victories against top teams like Bayern Munich, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Roma.

Their unbeaten streak has been maintained through clutch last-minute goals, with an impressive 16 goals scored in the 90th minute or later across all competitions this season.

As the pressure mounts to keep their unbeaten record intact, Leverkusen's deep squad and high confidence levels will be crucial. With no signs of slowing down, they are on the brink of achieving football immortality.