Bayer Leverkusen set European record with 49th straight match without defeat, advance to Europa League final

 ## Unstoppable Leverkusen: European record and Europa League final awaits!

 

Bayer Leverkusen made history in European football after a dramatic 2-2 draw against AS Roma in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final. The result not only sent them through to the final with a 4-2 aggregate win, but also surpassed Benfica's long-standing record of 48 unbeaten matches set between 1963 and 1965.

 

Xabi Alonso's men showed incredible resilience throughout the contest. Trailing by two goals to Roma penalties, they refused to surrender. In true Leverkusen fashion, they clawed their way back with a late surge, culminating in a dramatic 97th-minute equalizer from Josip Stanisic. This gutsy comeback is emblematic of the spirit that has fueled their incredible unbeaten run – now an incredible 49 games!

 

The streak boasts an astonishing 40 victories, making it a season to remember for Leverkusen. They are not only Europa League finalists, but also Bundesliga champions and German Cup finalists, putting them in contention for an unprecedented "invincible treble". With manager Xabi Alonso already committed to the club despite outside interest, the story is far from over.

 

Looking ahead, Leverkusen face an important period. They will battle Bochum and Augsburg in the Bundesliga, Kaiserslautern in the DFB Pokal, and of course, the highly anticipated Europa League final against Atalanta on May 22. Can they defy the odds and achieve the unthinkable – an unbeatable treble? The entire football world will watch in dismay.