Bayer Leverkusen win first-ever Bundesliga title - ending Bayern Munich's 11-year run

Bayer Leverkusen have won the German football league for the first time in their history - ending an 11-year run by Bayern Munich. Coached by former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen thumped Werder Bremen 5-0 on Sunday, winning the Bundesliga title with ease. They are 16 points clear of Bayern with five games left to play. It is the first trophy Leverkusen have lifted since they won the German Cup in 1993.

Leverkusen were merciless as Wirtz scored the final three goals in just over 20 minutes. Read more:Jurgen Klopp on cooking and life after AnfieldConor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return The club are on course for a historic treble, holding a lead against West Ham in the Europa League and set to face second-division Kaiserslautern in the German cup final.

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