Bayer Leverkusen ended their Bundesliga season with a 2-2 draw against Mainz, allowing them to maintain their record of not losing an away game for two full seasons. Coach Xabi Alonso, who is set to depart after two-and-a-half successful years, oversaw a comeback after falling behind to a first-half goal from Mainz's Paul Nebel. Leverkusen responded strongly in the second half with two quick goals from Patrik Schick, but Mainz equalized via Jonathan Burkardt's penalty. A late potential winner for Mainz was disallowed following a VAR check, keeping Leverkusen's impressive record intact.
Bayer Leverkusen came from a goal down to rescue a 2-2 draw at Mainz in the Bundesliga finale, marking two league seasons without an away defeat.
Departing coach Xabi Alonso leaves after two-and-a-half years, having achieved a domestic league and Cup double last season undefeated before reports link him to Real Madrid.
Leverkusen struck twice in five minutes through Patrik Schick to reclaim the lead, but Mainz's Jonathan Burkardt equalized with a penalty.
Stefan Bell's potential winner in stoppage time was overturned by VAR for handball, preserving Leverkusen's record of 34 consecutive league games without an away loss.
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