Heading into the latest match weekend, Leverkusen have the chance to equal a stunning record currently held by Portuguese side Benfica.
Benfica recorded an unbeaten streak of 48 matches from 1963 to 1965, which is the longest run since the introduction of UEFA club competitions in 1955/1956.Leverkusen have so far gone 47 matches unbeaten and could equal Benfica’s record when they take on Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend. Alonso’s team will then have the chance to break the record against Roma in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie.He said: “I had a good meeting with Bayer Leverkusen, and I informed them that I will stay and continue at the club.
“After a lot of talks about my future, I used the break to reflect and make my decision. This is the place for me.” Alonso added: There were many reasons . After one year, we're building a team, we're building a great spirit here.“There were many reasons and so many players. The season has been great so far, and for sure we want to keep having this thing together.
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