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Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 Augsburg: Xabi Alonso's Men Create History Through Unbeaten Bundelisga Run - In Pics

Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory against Augsburg on the final day of the Bundesliga 2023-24 season helped them script history as Xabi Alonso's men became the first-ever side in the history of Bundesliga to go unbeaten throughout a season. The Bundesliga champions also extended their European record unbeaten run across all competitions this season to 51 matches. The treble-chasing Leverkusen take on Atalanta in Europa League final on Wednesday.

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Leverkusen's goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, center, celebrates with the trophy as his team won the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Leverkusen completed one of the most remarkable league seasons in recent soccer history Saturday as the first team ever to finish an entire German Bundesliga campaign unbeaten.

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Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates Photo: AP/Michael Probst
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Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates with the trophy as his team won the German Bundesliga, after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time. It is the first team in Bundesliga history, that won the championship unbeaten for the whole season.

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German Bundesliga soccer match Photo: AP/Michael Probst
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Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso celebrates with his family holding the trophy as his team won the German Bundesliga, after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time. It is the first team in Bundesliga history, that won the championship unbeaten for the whole season.

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Football Photo: AP/Michael Probst
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Leverkusen's Patrik Schick's kids play on the pitch after the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time. It is the first team in Bundesliga history, that won the championship unbeaten for the whole season.

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Augsburg's Mert Komur Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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Augsburg's Mert Komur, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Leverkusen's Robert Andrich Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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Leverkusen's Robert Andrich, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Leverkusen's fans Photo: AP/Michael Probst
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Leverkusen's fans support their team during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time.

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Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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Leverkusen's head coach Xabi Alonso shouts to his players from the sideline during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Leverkusen's Victor Boniface Photo: AP/Michael Probst
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Leverkusen's Victor Boniface, top, celebrates with Amine Adli, left, and Jonas Hofmann after scoring the opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time.

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Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg Photo: AP/Martin Meissner
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans cheer their team ahead the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany