Bayer Leverkusen are on the cusp of making yet more history in what has been an extraordinary season for the Bundesliga club. The victory marked 47 games since the club last tasted defeat in all competitions, dating back to a loss to Bochum on the final day of the season. Having already been crowned Bundesliga champions for the first time in their history, Leverkusen take on European hopefuls Frankfurt on Sunday. Should they maintain their undefeated record this weekend, the second leg against Roma would set the stage for a potential history-making clash.
Bayer Leverkusen increased their unbeaten streak to 47 games with their win over Roma. Xabi Alonso's side are now within touching distance of a record that has stood for more than half a century. Avoiding defeat at the BayArena would not only book their place in the Europa League final but it would also see them surpass Benfica's long standing record as the longest unbeaten run across all competitions in European football since the introduction of UEFA club competitions.
Inspired by the legendary Eusebio, As Aguias went 48 games without a loss between and Rangers' legendary Class of 92 sit fifth on the all-time standings, having won a domestic treble during a game unbeaten streak and reached the semi-finals of the European Cup. Benfica currently hold the record for the longest unbeaten run in all competitions for a European club, having gone 48 games without a loss between and But an even more recent run from a British side features within the top ten.
Welsh club The New Saints embarked on a game run without tasting defeat, even reaching the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup as a guest team before losing to Airdrieonians last month. Privacy Policy Feedback. Bayer Leverkusen are just TWO games away from breaking Benfica's game record that has stood for 59 years Bayer Leverkusen are on the cusp of history with their extraordinary recent form Xabi Alonso's side have gone on a game unbeaten run since their last defeat Kai Havertz's mental strength has been impressive Share or comment on this article: Bayer Leverkusen are just TWO games away from breaking Benfica's game record that has stood for 59 years Bing Site Web Enter search term: Search.
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