Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen travel to struggling Bochum on Sunday, the site of their last league defeat all the way back in May 2023 -- the final matchday of last season. On the final matchday, Leverkusen came to neighbouring Bochum needing a win or a draw to guarantee a Europa League spot, having lost only once in the league dating back to February.
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the Europa League final 4-2 on aggregate after a stoppage-time goal from Josip Stanisic snatched a 2-2 draw at home on Thursday, extending their unbeaten run to a record 49 games. "We didn't know ourselves how we were 2-0 behind," Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka said.
Late show ensures dream season continues
Bayer Leverkusen staged a late comeback to move into the Europa League final and set the longest unbeaten run in all European competitions.