How will Bayer Leverkusen react to their first Bundesliga loss in over a year?
As brilliant as Bayer Leverkusen were in their domestic double-winning season, the day was always going to come when they'd lose a game again. After the moment finally came against RB Leipzig, the next question is how Xabi Alonso's side will react to that rare setback. bundesliga.com looks at the next steps for Die Werkself...
The Matchday 2 reverse to Leipzig was Leverkusen's first in the Bundesliga since the final day of 2022/23 away at Bochum - a run of 35 games that ranks as the third-longest unbeaten streak in the league's history.
Having previously bounced back from their disappointing loss in last season’s UEFA Europa League final to lift the DFB Cup days later in May, it’s unlikely that the Bayer camp will be too disheartened by defeat so early in the campaign against a strong Leipzig side. Having had the capacity to go so long unbeaten also points to an incredible mental strength from Die Werkself. However, it may send a signal to other Bundesliga clubs that they are not the same force as last season. Competitors Bayern Munich have won their opening two games, as have Leipzig now, and both will be determined to close the gap on Leverkusen and claim the title for themselves.
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