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Bayer Leverkusen secure historic Bundesliga title

Bayer Leverkusen clinched their maiden victory in the Bundesliga, marking a historic moment in the club’s legacy. The triumph unfolded today (Sunday) as they secured a resounding 5-0 win against Werder Bremen in the 29th round of the competition, a remarkable achievement achieved with five rounds still to play.

The match saw Bayer Leverkusen’s dominance on full display, with Florian Wirtz netting a remarkable hat-trick in the 68th, 83rd, and 90th minutes, complemented by goals from Victor Boniface in the 25th minute via a penalty kick, and Granit Xhaka in the 60th minute.

This victory propelled Bayer Leverkusen to the top of the league standings with a total of 79 points, a commanding lead of 16 points ahead of Bayern Munich, who currently occupy the second spot, and Stuttgart, closely trailing in third with 63 points.

The coronation of Bayer Leverkusen marks the end of Bayern Munich’s 11-season dominance in the league, making a significant shift in the football landscape. Bayern Munich, historically the powerhouse of the league, boasts a record 33 German League titles, followed by Nuremberg with 9 titles, Borussia Dortmund with 8 titles, Schalke with 7 titles, and Hamburg with 6 titles.

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