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Leverkusen’s record chase was about to come to a brutal halt.

The team, which has not lost a single game since the start of the season, could become the first ever European team with 49 straight games without a loss in European club football.

But Roma scored twice in the Europa League semi-final, and then Leverkusen were in a bad place in terms of the record.

At 2-0 to Roma, Leverkusen seemed to be headed for their first loss in a long time.

– Absurd scenario

Nevertheless, Leverkusen recovered in an absolutely incredible way, and saved 2-2 at the very last minute.

First they turned around with an absurd own goal from Roma’s Gianluca Mancini, who headed in 2-1 in their own net.

Then came the 2-2 goal from Josip Stanisic six minutes into overtime. Then there was a chaotic celebration among the Leverkusen players.

– This is one of the most incredible seasons in football history, said former top player Robie Savage at TNT Sports.

When Leverkunsen was 2-1 down, they were already ready for the Europa League final, but they still threw players forward in the field in search of the incredible record.

– It’s an absurd scenario, said Viaplay commentator Eivind Bisgaard Sundet about the team that was ready for the final, but still put pressure on opponents Roma.

After the match, Leverkusen player Granit Xhaka explained what they thought when they risked everything to take the record.

– We didn’t want to slow down the pace of the match. We wanted to remain undefeated, says Leverkusen player Granit Xhaka in an interview shown on Viaplay after the match.

When the record was secured, it completely took off – also for commentator Sundet on Viaplay

– It is the flow zone of the times for Leverkusen. It is impossible to make mistakes. It’s a wonder – again. They are coming back for the hundredth time this season.

Almost a year without a loss

Coach Xabi Alonso has now managed Leverkusen for 348 days without a loss. The team has 40 wins and 9 draws in a season where they have already won the Bundesliga against all odds.

When Alonso took over Leverkusen almost two years ago, they were in the relegation zone in the Bundesliga, now they can win all the tournaments they participate in this season.

Leverkusen are ready for the Europa League final after 4-2 on aggregate against Roma. In addition, they are favorites to win the German Cup.

Before the season, they had two cup trophies in the club’s entire history, now they can take three trophies in one season.

– It really is an adventure. Some things are just fate. I think it is written in the stars that this Leverkusen team will be undefeated, says former England star Owen Hargreaves.

In the final of the German Cup awaits Kaiserslautern, who play a division below Leverkusen in Germany.

Italian Atalanta awaits in the Europa League final.

– We have a lot of respect for Atalanta, but most of all we are happy to be in the final, says Xhaka after the club made history in a crazy way.