Season story
Bayer 04 Leverkusen, champions in 2024 — a sentence many fans considered impossible for a long time. After decades as "Vizekusen," a club often close to glory but ultimately trailing Bayern, Xabi Alonso's side finally ended Munich's streak. With 90 points, 28 wins, six draws and not a single defeat, Leverkusen won the first league title in club history. They also lifted the DFB-Pokal for the first time.
What made this season special was the way Leverkusen played. It was not a nervous title run but a commanding performance across 34 matchdays. Florian Wirtz, Álex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong combined creative flair with efficiency, Granit Xhaka gave the midfield stability, and Victor Boniface and Jonas Hofmann supplied goals. Coach Xabi Alonso read the game with the calm of a former world star and made changes exactly when opponents lost their grip.
The famous "Leverkusen Time" seemed to turn every tight game in added time. Against Bayern (2-2 in Munich) and Dortmund (1-1) there were draws, but the team never lost focus. Only the Europa League final against Atalanta stopped a run of 51 competitive games without defeat — the only loss of the entire season.
The label "Vizekusen" had accompanied Leverkusen for decades — in 2002 the club lost three titles within a few days. That precisely this team broke Bayern's stranglehold made the 2024 title a story of redemption. For 34-0-0, Leverkusen 2023/24 is the most instructive opponent: they prove that going unbeaten is possible, but also that six draws count exactly as much as six wins. Anyone who wants the perfect season must think about the difference between "not losing" and "winning."
In 34-0-0, Leverkusen 2023/24 are proof that the perfect season can feel within reach. Strength 88, Attack 88 and Possession 90 mean they play controlled but not slow. Their six real draws are exactly the six differences that separate you from 34-0-0. You must decide: risk in the top games, or win every matchday with discipline.
Tactical DNA
Style: Possession · Strength: 88 · Title tier
Counter in the game: Gegenpressing. They want the ball — press them early and high.
Key players & ratings
| Player | Pos | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Florian Wirtz (The crown jewel of the unbeaten season) | CAM | 88 |
| Alejandro Grimaldo (The flying wing-back of the unbeaten champions) | LWB | 86 |
| Jonathan Tah | CB | 85 |
| Jeremie Frimpong | RWB | 85 |
| Granit Xhaka (The midfield boss of the invincibles) | CM | 85 |
| Exequiel Palacios | CM | 84 |
Best XI
| Pos | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GK | Lukas Hradecky | 83 |
| LB | Jonathan Tah | 85 |
| CB | Piero Hincapie | 83 |
| CB | Florian Wirtz | 88 |
| RB | Jonas Hofmann | 82 |
| CDM | Granit Xhaka | 85 |
| CM | Exequiel Palacios | 84 |
| CM | Alejandro Grimaldo | 86 |
| LW | Victor Boniface | 84 |
| ST | Amine Adli | 80 |
| RW | Jeremie Frimpong | 85 |
Beating this team in 34-0-0
Leverkusen 2023/24 play possession football, so you counter with Gegenpressing. Their strength is balance: Attack 88, Defense 87, Possession 90 — no obvious weakness. Expect late goals, so be bold at home and bring fresh legs. A narrow lead is not enough; you have to out-counter Leverkusen across the season and save the 60th-minute intervention for when they turn up the pressure in the closing stages.
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Last updated: 2026-08-03