Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka set a new European record for most passes completed on the same day that Bayer Leverkusen made their ‘classic’ comeback

Bayer Leverkusen has, for the second year in a row, failed to lose a single tournament. After falling behind Hoffenheim 2-1 in the 88th minute, the top-ranked Bundesliga squad eventually prevailed.

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Granit Xhaka and his teammates never gave up, even after Beier (33rd) took Hoffenheim the lead. Andrich scored an equalizer in the 88th minute before Schick took the lead in the 91st.

Xhaka and Bayer Leverkusen are now undefeated in all competitions and atop the Bundesliga.

However, Xhaka is also showing achievement on a personal level.

Bundesliga: So spielte Bayer Leverkusen mit Granit Xhaka - 20 Minuten

Granit Xhaka and Bayer Leverkusen take a giant leap toward the Bundesliga title with their magical mindset.

Just one day after coach Xabi Alonso’s retention was announced, the club received a new gift in the form of a tight victory. This season, the former Spain international—whom Liverpool and Bayern Munich are vying for—is performing at an elite level. His squad seems impervious to any challenges.

 

Bundesliga: So spielte Bayer Leverkusen mit Granit Xhaka – 20 Minuten

 

Bundesliga - Magische Mentalität: Granit Xhaka und Bayer Leverkusen einen Schritt näher am Titel

With 2540 passes completed this season, Granit Xhaka now leads all players in Europe’s top five leagues.

He has a 700-point lead over his closest rival in the Bundesliga.

The German season for Granit Xhaka is just phenomenal.

Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayern Munich 0-2. At this point in the Bundesliga, there is a 13-goal differential. After a decade, the Gray Tigers finally tasted defeat at the hands of Ԁie Schwarzgelben at the Allianz Arena.

If Bayer Leverkusen wins their next three matches, they will be the bundesliga champions.

 Winning team Bayer Leverkusen! Thomas Tuchel hoisted the white flag in celebration.

With two late goals, Leverkusen staves off their season-opening loss.

At the conclusion of the season, Granit Xhaka may have double championship aspirations with Leverkusen.