
Leverkusen set record with Alonso set to depart
Reuters
created: May 17, 2025, 5:08 p.m. | updated: May 20, 2025, 4:54 a.m.
Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to rescue a 2-2 draw at hosts Mainz in the Bundesliga finale on Saturday and hand departing coach Xabi Alonso another record as they went two league seasons without an away defeat.
Leverkusen, who finished second behind champions Bayern Munich, found themselves a goal down when European hopefuls Mainz went in front through Paul Nebel in the 35th minute.
They almost spoiled the Leverkusen record when Stefan Bell stabbed in for what looked like the winner in stoppage time but his effort was overruled for handball after a lengthy VAR review.
Mainz still managed a sixth place finish that gives them a berth in the Conference League.
Leverkusen have now gone without a league loss on the road for 34 consecutive games.
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