Bayer Leverkusen have secured their first title in 120 years with a 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen. Xabi Alonso and his team did it in special champion style: zero defeats and 43 consecutive games unbeaten in all competitions.
The Spaniard, however, claimed it as the most difficult title because it was the first one.
He said: "It feels great. I have the feeling this is not just for us, this is for so many people that have been chasing this dream for so many years," Alonso said after the game. "Past coaches are part of it as well. It is very special when it is the first time for everything, and this is the most difficult title probably."
"All of them, the 25 players of the squad," Alonso said when asked who deserved credit. "You need to push them and they accept that. They knew they are part of something special.
"We have a proper team. We change players and they deliver. That's one of the successes of this team. Each player felt they were important."
Bayer Leverkusen remain the only unbeaten team in Europe. They still have a chance to win two more titles - the Europa League and German DFB Cup.
