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History-makers! Another stunning late comeback sees Bayer Leverkusen set the longest unbeaten run in European football, beating iconic Benfica record that stood for 59 YEARS
With their thrilling draw against Roma, Bayer Leverkusen managed to break Benfica’s 59-year record for the longest unbeaten streak in European football.
Thursday’s thrilling 2-2 draw between Leverkusen and Roma at home in the Europa League semi-finals preserved their ambitions of winning the triple crown. As a result, Xabi Alonso’s team broke Benfica’s long-standing record and extended their unbeaten streak to 49 games.
Bayer Leverkusen have the longest unbeaten run in European football history 🤩
Xabi Alonso's side scored two late goals against Roma to take their unbeaten run to 49 matches and reach the #UEL final 😅
They've broken Benfica's record which stood for 59 years 😮 pic.twitter.com/BXj6WwaUPM
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) May 9, 2024
After Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga title last month, the focus shifted to capturing a treble. They will now meet Atalanta in the Europa League final, as well as FC Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final. They are so close to sporting immortality, and after pulling off another remarkable late comeback, few would bet against them accomplishing this feat.
Josip Stanisic’s 97th-minute equaliser, following Gianluca Mancini’s own goal and two Leandro Paredes penalties, was Leverkusen’s 17th stoppage time goal of the season, as the Germans won the tie 4-2 on aggregate.
On May 22, Leverkusen and Serie A team Atalanta will square off in the Europa League final in Dublin. Only three days later, in an attempt to win a treble, Alonso’s squad faces Kaiserslautern in their domestic cup final.