It was a celebration galore as Bayer Leverkusen broke a 120-year deadlock in the German topflight to win their first-ever German championships.
The players, fans, coaching staff, and non-playing staff, all left no stone unturned as they celebrated the historic landmark in Germany.
From hordes of elated fans invading the BayArena to a sea of heads in the streets of Leverkusen, it was an epic moment to remember for the Leverkusen football family.
Crazy scenes as Bayer Leverkusen secure first-ever Bundesliga title
It was common knowledge that a win against Werder Bremen was all Bayer Leverkusen needed to win their first Bundesliga title. The fans were ready and the anticipation was building ahead of the match. Over 72,000 fans reportedly trooped into BayArena with their black and red ribbons and flags ready for the history-making day. On
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface got off the mark for the hosts, getting the home fans on the momentum after he scored from the spot to give Leverkusen the lead.
In the second half, Granite Xhaka scored exactly at the hour mark to double the lead. This time, Leverkusen fans were already on their toes for the party.
Fast-rising German midfield sensation, Florian Wirtz took over the goalscoring rout from there. Wirtz sent the home fans bonkers with three goals in a strait in the 68th, 83rd, and 90th minute to nail his first hat-trick as the Black and Reds steamrollered to a 5-0 win.
At the blast of the final whistle, thousands of Bayer Leverkusen fans invaded the stadium to celebrate the victory and first Bundesliga triumph.
Hordes of fans could be seen encircling the players and struggling for selfies with them. Meanwhile, the BayArena was lit with fireworks.
Bayer Leverkusen players took the celebrations into their dressing room. They sang and danced together and showered each other with liquor. Xabi Alonso and Granit Xhaka were drowned with beer in the heat of the jubilations.
On the streets of Leverkusen, it was no different. Thousands of Bayer Leverkusen fans serenaded the team bus to celebrate the victory as it wheels through the mammoth crowd.
It was indeed a history-making day for the team, and one every Bayer Leverkusen fan was proud of. More celebrations await as the team hopes to add the Europa League title and DFB-Pokal to the collection.
