Soccer-Leverkusen beat Union 1-0 to equal record, close on title

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - 1. FC Union Berlin v Bayer Leverkusen - Stadion An der Alten Forsterei, Berlin, Germany - April 6, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz scores their first goal from the penalty spot REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

BERLIN (Reuters) -Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen battled past Union Berlin 1-0 on Saturday to equal a league record unbeaten run of 28 consecutive matches and all but secure their first league title with a 16-point advantage at the top and six matches remaining.

Xabi Alonso's team, who have not lost in 41 matches across all competitions this season, can clinch their maiden Bundesliga title and first trophy in 31 years with a victory at home against Werder Bremen next week.