Bayer Leverkusen go 50 matches unbeaten this season: Key stats
Bayer Leverkusen enjoyed a stunning 5-0 win over 10-man VFL Bochum on matchday 33 of the Bundesliga 2023-24 season. The 2023-24 Bundesliga champions are 50 matches unbeaten in all competitions this season. It was another dominant performance from Xabi Alonso's side, who are chasing the Treble this season. With one game to go in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen are 15 points above Bayern Munich.
It has been a dream campaign for the German side
Leverkusen own 27 wins and six draws from 33 Bundesliga matches. The German top-flight champions won five successive DFB-Pokal matches to reach the final. They are 12 matches unbeaten in the Europa League this season (W9 D3). Leverkusen won their six group-stage games before posting a win and a draw each in the knockouts. They are in the Europa League final.
41st win for Leverkusen in all competitions this season
Leverkusen collected their 41st win of the ongoing season across all competitions. After 50 matches, Leverkusen have 41 wins and nine draws. Leverkusen have raced to 141 goals this season, including 87 in the Bundesliga.
A look at the key details
As per Squawka, Leverkusen are the first side since the introduction of UEFA club competitions to go 50 consecutive games across all competitions unbeaten. After 33 Bundesliga games, Leverkusen have 87 points. Their goal difference is +64. The visitors made 29 attempts with 10 shots on target. Bochum didn't clock a single shot on target from three attempts. Leverkusen had 68% ball possession.
A five-star performance
Bochum were down to 10 men early on. Felix Passlack clipped Nathan Tella, who threatened to breakthrough on goal. The referee handed a red card. In the 37th minute, Arthur produced a quality ball into the box as Patrik Schick scored the opener. Victor Boniface scored a penalty thereafter. Amine Adli (77'), Josip Stanisic (86') and Alex Grimaldo (90+3') added more shine.
Alonso makes this record
Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso claimed his 40th Bundesliga win as a manager, and it's taken him just 59 games. As per BBC, only Pep Guardiola (48) and Hansi Flick (50) have recorded 40 wins in fewer Bundesliga games as a manager.
