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Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable season in the Bundesliga has catapulted them to the summit of German football, boasting an impressive 16-point lead over perennial champions Bayern Munich. The Leverkusen faithful are reveling in their team’s unprecedented success, as Xabi Alonso’s managerial prowess continues to astound football enthusiasts across Europe.
Alonso’s sterling leadership at Leverkusen has not gone unnoticed, with speculation rife about his potential move to Liverpool to fill the void left by Jurgen Klopp’s departure. However, to the joy of Leverkusen supporters, Alonso has reaffirmed his commitment to the club, dispelling rumors of an imminent departure.
With Leverkusen’s commanding lead in the Bundesliga seemingly insurmountable, fans and pundits alike are eagerly anticipating the moment when they can be crowned champions of Germany. The Sporting News delves into the intriguing question of when this long-awaited coronation might occur.
Leverkusen’s dominance in the league is reflected in their astonishingly low number of dropped points this season, a mere four occasions tarnishing their otherwise flawless record. Their recent draw against Union Berlin saw them amass an impressive 76 points, signaling their inexorable march towards glory.
In contrast, Bayern Munich’s faltering form, culminating in successive defeats, has all but sealed the end of their decade-long stranglehold on the Bundesliga throne. Leverkusen’s ascent to the summit appears imminent, with the tantalizing prospect of clinching the title on Matchday 29 looming large.
The earliest opportunity for Leverkusen to secure the coveted Bundesliga crown comes on Matchday 29, scheduled for April 12th to 14th. A decisive clash against Werder Bremen awaits Alonso’s charges, with the potential to clinch the title should Bayern falter against Koln the day prior.
The stage is set for a historic moment in Leverkusen’s illustrious history, as they stand on the brink of dethroning the Bundesliga giants and etching their name in the annals of German football lore. As the tension mounts and anticipation reaches fever pitch, all eyes will be on Leverkusen as they strive to seize their moment of glory.
Full list of Bundesliga champions
| Season | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 1963/64 | Cologne | Meidericher SV |
| 1964/65 | Werder Bremen | Cologne |
| 1965/66 | 1860 Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1966/67 | Eintracht Braunschweig | 1860 Munich |
| 1967/68 | Nurnberg | Werder Bremen |
| 1968/69 | Bayern Munich | Alemannia Aachen |
| 1969/70 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bayern Munich |
| 1970/71 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Bayern Munich |
| 1971/72 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 1972/73 | Bayern Munich | Cologne |
| 1973/74 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Monchengladbach |
| 1974/75 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Hertha BSC |
| 1975/76 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Hamburger SV |
| 1976/77 | Borussia Monchengladbach | Schalke 04 |
| 1977/78 | Cologne | Borussia Monchengladbach |
| 1978/79 | Hamburger SV | VfB Stuttgart |
| 1979/80 | Bayern Munich | Hamburger SV |
| 1980/81 | Bayern Munich | Hamburger SV |
| 1981/82 | Hamburger SV | Cologne |
| 1982/83 | Hamburger SV | Werder Bremen |
| 1983/84 | VfB Stuttgart | Hamburger SV |
| 1984/85 | Bayern Munich | Werder Bremen |
| 1985/86 | Bayern Munich | Werder Bremen |
| 1986/87 | Bayern Munich | Hamburger SV |
| 1987/88 | Werder Bremen | Bayern Munich |
| 1988/89 | Bayern Munich | Cologne |
| 1989/90 | Bayern Munich | Cologne |
| 1990/91 | FC Kaiserslautern | Bayern Munich |
| 1991/92 | Vfb Stuttgart | Borussia Dortmund |
| 1992/93 | Werder Bremen | Bayern Munich |
| 1993/94 | Bayern Munich | FC Kaiserslautern |
| 1994/95 | Borussia Dortmund | Werder Bremen |
| 1995/96 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayern Munich |
| 1996/97 | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 1997/98 | FC Kaiserslautern | Bayern Munich |
| 1998/99 | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 1999/00 | Bayern Munich | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2000/01 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2001/02 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2002/03 | Bayern Munich | VfB Stuttgart |
| 2003/04 | Werder Bremen | Bayern Munich |
| 2004/05 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2005/06 | Bayern Munich | Werder Bremen |
| 2006/07 | VfB Stuttgart | Schalke 04 |
| 2007/08 | Bayern Munich | Werder Bremen |
| 2008/09 | VfL Wolfsburg | Bayern Munich |
| 2009/10 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2010/11 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayer Leverkusen |
| 2011/12 | Borussia Dortmund | Bayern Munich |
| 2012/13 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2013/14 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2014/15 | Bayern Munich | VfL Wolfsburg |
| 2015/16 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2016/17 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2017/18 | Bayern Munich | Schalke 04 |
| 2018/19 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2019/20 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2020/21 | Bayern Munich | RB Leipzig |
| 2021/22 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |
| 2022/23 | Bayern Munich | Borussia Dortmund |