2024-04-24 11:54:21
It seems that Bayer Leverkusen is on the cusp of achieving a new historical achievement, which is winning the “Golden League”, following its exciting draw with Borussia Dortmund in the top of the thirtieth round of the “Bundesliga”.
After the Spanish coach, Xabi Alonso’s Cubs, secured the German League championship last week, for the first time in Bayer Leverkusen’s 120-year history, the “Black and Red” team is seeking to achieve the “Golden League.”
Winning the Golden League means that the league champion does not lose all of its matches, meaning that it only has the option of winning or drawing, which is what Bayer Leverkusen has done so far, waiting for its remaining four matches in the “Bundesliga.”
On Sunday, Josip Stanisic scored a goal in stoppage time, giving Leverkusen a 1-1 draw with its host, Borussia Dortmund, saving coach Xabi Alonso’s team from suffering its first defeat this season.
Striker Niklas Volkrug gave Dortmund the lead in the 81st minute with a direct shot after a wonderful cross pass from Marcel Zabitzer, before the ball hit goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky’s gloves and entered his net.
But Stanisic equalized for Leverkusen in the seventh minute of stoppage time with a header after a corner kick from Florian Wirtz, according to Reuters.
“We don’t want to lose”
The Croatian defender contributed to extending the newly crowned champion’s unbeaten run in all competitions to 45 matches after winning his first domestic league title following a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen last week.
Alonso said in statements to the newspaper after the match: “The goal we received was painful, but we continued to move forward and I am happy with our reaction.”
He added: “We are waiting for our big celebration.” Now we will recover a little and then prepare well for the Stuttgart match, which will be very exciting.”
He concluded by saying: “We just don’t want to lose.” The goal was very emotional and the celebration with the fans was wonderful and means a lot to all of us.”
It is noteworthy that the Spanish coach is seeking to achieve a historic treble for his club. After winning the German League, Leverkusen hopes to win the local cup final and the European League title.
It is also worth noting that the only German team that achieved the Golden League without losing is the Bavarian giant, Bayern Munich, after it maintained an unbeaten streak during the period from 2012 to 2014.
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2024-04-24 11:54:21