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Bayer Leverkusen complete undefeated domestic season
Granit Xhaka downs Kaiserslautern in DFB-Pokal final
Berlin, Germany - WEB Bayer Leverkusen have completed an undefeated domestic season after a 2-0 victory over Kaiserslautern in the DFB-Pokal final.
Granit Xhaka scored the opening goal in the 25th minute, before Christopher Nkunku doubled the lead in the 53rd minute. The win gives Leverkusen their first DFB-Pokal title since 1993.
Leverkusen have now won all 35 of their matches in all competitions this season, including the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal, and Champions League.
It is the first time a German team has completed an undefeated domestic season since Borussia Dortmund in 2011-12.
Leverkusen's victory is a major triumph for manager Xabi Alonso, who has only been in charge of the team since October.
Alonso has quickly transformed Leverkusen into one of the most formidable teams in Europe, and they will be looking to continue their success next season.
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