European football witnessed the end of a historic era on Saturday as Bayer Leverkusen's remarkable 59-game unbeaten run was dramatically halted. Meanwhile, Real Madrid were held to a thrilling draw in a night packed with significant results across the continent's major leagues.
Leverkusen's Record Streak Finally Meets Its End
The most seismic result of the day came from Germany, where Bayer Leverkusen's incredible unbeaten sequence was stopped at 59 matches. Under the management of Xabi Alonso, the newly-crowned champions suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Eintracht Frankfurt. The loss means Leverkusen fell just short of matching the legendary AC Milan side's 60-game record from the early 1990s.
Frankfurt's Ansgar Knauff was the hero, scoring both goals for the home side. His first was a spectacular long-range effort, and he later capitalised on a defensive error to secure the famous victory. Patrik Schick managed a late consolation for Leverkusen, but it was not enough to preserve their historic run.
Real Madrid Stumble in Title Race as Leipzig Fight Back
In Spain, the title race took a surprising turn as Real Madrid were held to a 3-3 draw by a resilient RB Leipzig. Carlo Ancelotti's side, who had the chance to move eight points clear at the top, found themselves in a frantic encounter. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Madrid, but Leipzig's Lois Openda equalised before half-time.
The second half was a goal-fest. Vinícius Júnior restored Madrid's lead, only for Benjamin Šeško to level again. Federico Valverde thought he had won it for the visitors with a superb strike, but deep into stoppage time, Leipzig's Castello Lukeba headed home to snatch a dramatic point. The result leaves Madrid just six points ahead of Girona, who have a game in hand.
Serie A Drama as Roma and Juventus Clash
The action in Italy's Serie A was no less compelling, featuring a high-stakes clash between two giants. Roma and Juventus played out an intense 2-2 draw at the Stadio Olimpico, a result with major implications for the Champions League qualification battle.
Roma, under Daniele De Rossi, took the lead through a Tammy Abraham header. Juventus responded with two quick goals from Dušan Vlahović and Federico Chiesa, turning the game on its head before half-time. However, Roma showed great spirit, with Paulo Dybala converting a second-half penalty to ensure the points were shared. The draw leaves both teams locked on 68 points, intensifying the fight for a top-four finish.
This night of football served as a powerful reminder of the sport's unpredictability. A record-breaking run came to a halt, a seemingly comfortable league lead was trimmed, and the battle for Europe's premier competition grew even hotter. The drama sets the stage for a captivating finale to the season across the continent.
