Sensational win as Bayer Leverkusen a new unbeaten record on their way to Europa Final
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Sensational win as Bayer Leverkusen a new unbeaten record on their way to Europa Final

Bayer Leverkusen scored a sensational last-minute equaliser to book their place in the Europa League final and set a new record of 49 matches unbeaten in all competitions.

 

Leverkusen were previously tied with Benfica on 48 games unbeaten in all competitions, but now boast the best record outright since the advent of European competition, according to UEFA.

Xabi Alonso’s side booked their place in the Europa League final after beating Roma 4-2 on aggregate, which included a last-minute goal from Josip Stanisic in the second leg to preserve their unbeaten status.

Roma took the lead with a penalty from Leandro Paredes just before half-time after Jonathan Tah fouled Sardar Azmoun. Paredes scored with another spot kick in the 66th minute after Adam Hlozek’s handball.

With eight minutes remaining, a Leverkusen corner confused the visiting defence, leading to Gianluca Mancini inadvertently deflecting the ball into his own net at the far post.

Unbeaten post-war runs in competitive top-level matches

49: Bayer Leverkusen between 2023 and 2024

 

48: Benfica between 1963 and 1965

 

45: Dinamo Zagreb between 2014 and 2015

 

43: Juventus between 2011 and 2012

 

42: Ajax between 1995 and 1996

 

42: AC Milan between 1991 and 1992

 

40: Nottingham Forest in 1978

 

42: Real Madrid between 2016 and 2017

 

Stanisic then secured Leverkusen’s place in the record books deep into stoppage time with the equaliser after a skilful move into the box.

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