Soccer-Leverkusen have no time to soak in 'Neverlusen' season


Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayer Leverkusen v FC Augsburg - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - May 18, 2024 Bayer Leverkusen's Lukas Hradecky lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Bundesliga and going unbeaten REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

LEVERKUSEN, Germany (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen's undefeated run to their maiden Bundesliga title will need time to sink in but coach Xabi Alonso said they barely have a moment to enjoy their exceptional season as they are chasing more trophies in an attempt to complete the treble.

Long derided as 'Neverkusen' for their failure to win a major title for decades, Leverkusen became the first ever team in the Bundesliga to complete a full season without a loss following a 2-1 victory over Augsburg in the season finale on Saturday.

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