Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, Bayer Leverkusen is on the verge of securing their first-ever Bundesliga title after a pivotal weekend in German football. Leverkusen, now 41 matches undefeated this season, edged closer to glory with a 1-0 win over Union Berlin, extending their lead to 16 points at the top of the Bundesliga. This development came as Bayern Munich suffered a shocking 3-2 defeat to league newcomers Heidenheim, who mounted a remarkable comeback from a 2-0 deficit, marking their first victory against Bayern. This loss for Bayern is significant, marking their first defeat to a Bundesliga debutant since 2000 and their most losses in a season since 2011/12. Leverkusen's extraordinary season also includes advancing to the DFB-Pokal final against Kaiserslautern after defeating Fortuna Düsseldorf 4-0 in the semi-final, with Jeremie Frimpong contributing 12 goals and 11 assists this season, and progressing to the Europa League quarter-finals.
Bayern waste two-goal lead to slump to 3-2 shock loss at Heidenheim https://t.co/d3qaoclPQl https://t.co/3iTPQDqDT1
Bayer Leverkusen are just three points from a first Bundesliga title after a 1-0 win at Union Berlin on Saturday, with Bayern Munich letting a 2-0 lead slip to lose 3-2 at Heidenheim. https://t.co/hlXjVUVgxi
European football: Leverkusen close on Bundesliga glory after Bayern crash https://t.co/xPbkOP3fN3
Leverkusen beat Union to equal record, close on title https://t.co/8EN6xJjqlw https://t.co/tRwQQ9jwKg
Bayern are deeply funny right now https://t.co/cojz8a6Xwy
Heidenheim-Bayern 3:2. What a second half & take nothing away from Heidenheim who remain a inspiration to everyone who believes in open system football. Bayern need a big improvement against Arsenal. Thanks if you watched with us.
FT: Union 0-1 Leverkusen FT: Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern Bayer Leverkusen are SIXTEEN points clear, and ONE win away from their first-ever Bundesliga title ⏳🏆 https://t.co/8O8GWdKpgI
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are 41 matches undefeated this season! 🔥 🥇 Bundesliga leaders. 16 points clear. ✅ In the German Cup final. ⏳ In the Europa League quarter-final. They can win the title as early as next weekend. 🥇⌛️ https://t.co/95J176Qsmk
HEIDENHEIM BEAT BAYERN MUNICH FOR FIRST TIME EVER. 🤯 Bundesliga newcomers—with USMNT's Lennard Maloney in midfield—trailed 0-2 at the half, but roar back for famous, delirious 3-2 win. 👏 It means Bayer Leverkusen now one victory away from the title. ⏳ https://t.co/pQ6IXKsQfx
Bayern Munich lost a 2-0 lead in defeat to Heidenheim! 😬 It means Bayer Leverkusen are one win away from their first-ever Bundesliga title 🏆 #BBCFootball https://t.co/Trent3La2i
🚨 Bayern have lost more than 5 games in a Bundesliga season for the first time since 2011/12. ❗️ Bayern have also lost to a Bundesliga debutant side for the first time since 2000. https://t.co/PGJPMZsZqp
⏱️ 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘: Heidenheim 3-2 Bayern. Thomas Tuchel's side give up a two-goal lead and lose ANOTHER match! https://t.co/RVGmO6grYD
FT | Heidenheim 3-2 FC Bayern #FCHFCB https://t.co/1dNps9klBd
So @bayer04_en are leading Union Berlin 1-0 and Bayern are losing 3-2 at Heidenhim. Which means Leverkusen can become champions as early as next weekend...
HEIDENHEIM SCORE TWO GOALS IN TWO MINUTES TO EQUALIZE AGAINST BAYERN 😱 https://t.co/6gXxdoL9Z5
32 goals in 28 games in the Bundesliga this season for Bayern Munich. Harry Kane is in his bag 🔥 https://t.co/jYZYU4ue86
Harry Kane put Bayern Munich ahead against Heidenheim at the Voith-Arena. The England captain is the first player in Europe's major five leagues to have 50 goal involvements this season (38 goals, 12 assists). #FCBayern https://t.co/nm1seJ0a1c
Another day, another Harry Kane goal in the Bundesliga. ⚽ He's now scored 32 goals in 28 games in the league this season. https://t.co/c3kUUTclbE
Heidenheim may not be the prettiest team ever to play in the Bundesliga but have loved preparing for & commentating on several of their matches this season, especially the home games at their small stadium on the Schlossberg. Bayern at home will be special for @FCHeidenheim
Saturday on the world feed on Heidenheim-Bayern which will also be on ESPN+ as part of the usual comprehensive studio coverage presented by @KayLMurray. Union-Leverkusen on at the same time. Dortmund-Stuttgart is the late game also with studio coverage around it. https://t.co/umQH0ovVsN
Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Fortuna Dusseldorf 4-0 at home on Wednesday to reach the German Cup final for the fifth time https://t.co/Sf6nk7AxQ2
Bayer Leverkusen make it 40 GAMES UNDEFEATED with 4-0 German Cup semifinal win vs. Dusseldorf. Xabi Alonso building something remarkable. 🤩 Jeremie Frimpong got the party started. That's 12 goals for him this season, plus 11 assists, from right-back. 🤯 https://t.co/nu2uYU7mH6
Bayer Leverkusen booked their place in the DFB-Pokal final with a comfortable victory over Fortuna Dusseldorf in Wednesday’s semi-final. https://t.co/biBT8AZmuP
🏆🇩🇪 Bayer Leverkusen qualify to DFB Pokal final after their 40th consecutive game unbeaten. The final will be at the Olympiastadion in Berlin vs Kaiserslautern. https://t.co/mVAMJRb8OV
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen are 40 matches undefeated this season! 🔥 🥇 Bundesliga leaders. 13 points clear. ✅ In the German Cup final. ⏳ In the Europa League quarter-final. https://t.co/yzLeMYIqIi
Leverkusen made light work of Fortuna Düsseldorf. But so wired in from the start? 40 games unbeaten in all comps. Best team in Europe?…. Thanks if you joined us on ESPN! Back with Heidenheim-Bayern for the world feed on Saturday. #B04F95
Bayer Leverkusen's incredible unbeaten season continues as they reach the German cup final! 🔥 #BBCFootball https://t.co/JrVfkNNuwP
Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen has just qualified for the DFP Pokal final. ✅ His team beat Dusseldorf 4-0 in the semi-final. 🏆 https://t.co/hVP6Xqr1bQ
35/40 - Bayer 04 Leverkusen remain undefeated across their 40 competitive matches in 2023-24, with tonight being their 35th win - this equals the club record from the 2001-02 season, when they won 35 of their 60 games. Unstoppable. #B04F95 https://t.co/wya9Z7giNr
The last time Bayern Munich 𝗗𝗜𝗗𝗡'𝗧 win the league, Harry Kane was on loan at Millwall. 👀🏴 https://t.co/jxgk190ee9
Wednesday: Bayer Leverkusen go in search of a 40th game unbeaten this season. Fortuna Düsseldorf standing in the way of a DFB-Pokal final meeting with Kaiserslautern. ESPNU & ESPN+ Join us! #B04F95 https://t.co/H1UKEPYS47
KAISERSLAUTERN REACH GERMAN CUP FINAL. The first 2nd-tier team to do so since 2011; their fans rightfully party. 🇩🇪 They end local rivals Saarbrucken's fairytale run with a 2-0 road win. Where Bayern Munich failed, 16th place in 2. Bundesliga succeed. 💪 https://t.co/N72GeTBE6a
KAISERSLAUTERN ARE THROUGH TO THE DFB POKAL FINAL 🏆 They currently sit 16th in the 2. Bundesliga and are the first lower-league club to reach the final since 2010-11 🤯 https://t.co/t12KdyobNS
Tomorrow for your viewing pleasure as Bayer Leverkusen continue their quest for the treble & an unbeaten season. #B04F95 #DFBPokal https://t.co/K8KdVFrG2s