German champions reach 48 consecutive games without losing. Under the command of the Hungarian Lajos Czeiler and later the Romanian Elek Schwartz, between 1963 and 1965, Eusébio’s Benfica went 48 consecutive matches without experiencing defeat.
This Sunday, Bayer Leverkusen beat Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 in the 32nd round of the Bundesliga, equaling Benfica’s European record.
The German champions reached 48 consecutive games without losing. Eusébio’s Eagles, between 1963 and 1965, under the command of the Hungarian Lajos Czeiler and later the Romanian Elek Schwartz, went 48 consecutive matches without losing.
Eagles have the best run of unbeaten games in all competitions since UEFA competitions were created; brand at 59 years old; Xabi Alonso and Grimaldo’s team is one away from equaling Eusébio and company’s 48 matches without defeat and could help the Portuguese in the Champions League
Xhaka (12′), Schick (44′), Palacios (58′ penalty), Frimpong (77′) and Boniface (89′, penalty) scored the goals for Xabi Alonso’s men. Ekitike (32′) scored Eintracht Frankfurt’s goal.
Leverkusen has 84 points. Eintracht Frankfurt is sixth, with 45 points.
Tags: Leverkusen thrashes equals Benficas record
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