There is a reminder of soccer's community power with the end of the record 44-game run by Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's Bundesliga title shows the value of a club rooted in its home town. Bayer's success is a reminder of soccer’s community power. Bayer are the only club in the Bundesliga to win the title in Germany and the Bundesliga this season. Click here for more Bundesliga news.

Record 44-game unbeaten run brings to an end 31 years of hurt and ridicule for Bayer Leverkusen. Xabi Alonso turned the club from doubters to believers and winners of the first Bundesliga in the club's 119-year history. Record 44 game unbeaten run ends 31-year-old's first Bundesliga title drought.

Leverkusen won Bundesliga because of their brilliance – under their Spanish coach now only victory feels inevitable. Under their Spanish boss now only victories feel inevitable. Alonso’s historic title has changed club forever. Leverkusens won Bundesliga title because of the brilliance of their players. Under Alonso, they have won the title since 1998.

Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga because of their brilliance – under their Spanish coach now only victory feels inevitable. Under their Spanish boss now only victories feel inevitable under Manuel Neuer. Alonso’s historic title has changed the club for ever. Bayer Bayer won the Bundesliga for the first time in their history.

Granit Xhaka eyes treble after'special' title win for Bayer Leverkusen. Granit says he dreamed of becoming a German champion for the first time. But he says Leverkusens are now only focused on winning more titles in Germany. The Swiss midfielder says he has dreamed of winning a treble in his career.

Bayer Leverkusen host Werder Bremen in their bid to win the Bundesliga title. Werder will be aiming for their first Bundesliga title with a win over the Bundesliga leaders. Bayer Leverkennen know a win will be enough to secure their first league title.

Bayer Leverkusen break West Ham's resistance in Europa League semi-final. Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface score late strikes for Leverkusens. Germany's Invincibles have still not lost a game this season. West Ham fail to reach the semi-finals after 83 minutes of play.

West Ham beaten 2-0 by Bayer Leverkusen at the Bayer Arena. David Moyes had offered a draw at kick-off but would most certainly have taken it. West Ham manager David Moye would have preferred a narrow defeat. David O'Neill's side were thrashed 2-1 at the end of the first half.

Jonas Hofman and Victor Boniface came off the bench to score late on for Bayer Leverkusen. West Ham defeated the German side 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Jonas Hofmann scored twice in the second half to seal a comfortable win for Bayer.

Bayer Leverkusen put their 41-match unbeaten streak on the line again on Thursday night when they host West Ham in the Europa quarter-final, first leg. West Ham host Leverkusens in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Thursday. Bayer Leverkamp's unbeaten streak stretches to 41 games in all competitions this season.