The Bundesliga title race is heating up, bringing excitement not seen in years. Bayern Munich dominated the league for the past decade, clinching consecutive titles each season. While some teams came close, Bayern consistently triumphed.
However, this season presents a different scenario as Bayer Leverkusen leads the table by 8 points. With a victory against Bayern and an unbeaten record, they have the chance to make history by securing the league title.
Is there any invincible season in Bundesliga history?
Many teams have won and dominated league titles, but none in the top European leagues have replicated the success of Arsenal in the 2003-04 season. That was the year they secured the Premier League trophy, and it wasn’t just a win – they went unbeaten throughout the entire league campaign, not losing a single match.
This star-studded team is famously known as the ‘Invincibles,’ and their unbeaten season stands as one of the greatest achievements in soccer history. Few teams in Europe have managed to repeat such a feat, especially in the top leagues, including Germany.
This year, Bayer Leverkusen has the opportunity to achieve a similar feat, remaining unbeaten not only in the Bundesliga but in all competitions. They could be the first team to accomplish this, as no other club has ever clinched the Bundesliga title by going undefeated throughout the entire season.
Bayern Munich came close twice, in the 1986-87 season and the 2012-13 season, dominating the league each time, but they suffered one loss in both instances. Interestingly, both defeats were inflicted by Bayer Leverkusen. Thus, the German league has not witnessed a single ‘Invincible’ season.
How can Bayer Leverkusen’s potential Bundesliga win be first of its kind?
Under Xabi Alonso who is rumored with an exit to Liverpool, Bayer Leverkusen has become an excellent team. Not only are they winning almost every game, but they are also yet to suffer a defeat in any competition so far. Scoring goals prolifically, Bayer Leverkusen combines offensive prowess with a solid defense.
As of February, they remain undefeated after playing 22 games. With a full season consisting of 34 games, they now need to avoid defeat in the next 12 matches. Having already faced formidable opponents like Bayern, their upcoming challenges include encounters with teams like Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, and several mid-table opponents.
If they can avoid major issues such as injuries or suspensions and maintain their excellent form, achieving this historic feat seems well within reach. Becoming the first unbeaten Bundesliga champions in the league’s history would mark a significant milestone, also securing their inaugural Bundesliga title.
If Bayer Leverkusen end the season as the invincibles and don’t lose a single league game, where does this achievement rank all time?
— Matteo Bonetti (@Bonetti) February 17, 2024
Surely the most improbable invincible of all time by a landslide
Taking it a step further, if they manage to remain unbeaten in all competitions, including the DFB-Pokal and Europa League, it would be the first instance of a team going undefeated across all games in a season. Bayer Leverkusen has a chance to create history, with their focus now on the upcoming match against Mainz on Saturday to progress toward this remarkable achievement.
