The Factory Squad of Bayer Leverkusen were seconds away from their undefeated season ending, but Josip Stanisic’s last-minute intervention saved the day. His heroic effort ensured that Leverkusen still have the chance to finish the season unbeaten.
They are set to face Daniele de Rossi’s Roma in the Europa League semi-finals as they aim to achieve a historic treble. The closest competition to their record is Hansi Flick’s Bayern team of 2020, who previously went 32 games without a loss in all competitions.
Leverkusen’s last competitive defeat was a 3-0 loss to Bochum on the final day of the last season (May 2023). The team has already made history this season and is determined not to become complacent.
Homegrown star Wirtz, a standout player this season, played a crucial role in preserving their unbeaten record. Leverkusen will face Roma in the Europa League semi-final, with the first leg taking place in Rome.
Thanks to Stanisic’s intervention, Leverkusen is still in the running for an unbeaten season, a feat that seemed unthinkable last August. The question remains: Will Bayer Leverkusen retain the Bundesliga crown next season?
