And then it's back onto the balcony in the South Stand – in front of the fans. A cardboard Meisterschale in hand, the stadium microphone amongst the group. Werner Wenning, Fernando Carro, Simon Rolfes, Xabi Alonso, Lukas Hradecky, Florian Wirtz, Granit Xhaka and Co. direct emotional words to the fans. And the party is in full swing.
Armed with plenty of cold drinks, part of the team storm head coach Xabi Alonso's press conference on the first floor. The Spaniard gets a soaking – but that's all part of the fun.
It's time to celebrate! The team toast the historic title win in the home dressing room at the BayArena. The mood is relaxed and beer is flowing! After that, it's onto the balcony in the South Stand at the BayArena – in front of the fans.
There's no holding back! A few seconds after Florian Wirtz makes it 5-0, the referee blows for full-time – and the fans stream onto the pitch from all sides. There are emotional moments between the players and the fans that will never be forgotten. There are floods of tears, warm embraces and full throated cries of celebration. We've done it! Bayer are champions of Germany!
The Werkself are champions of Germany with the brilliant 5-0 display including a Wirtz hat-trick. 29 Bundesliga games unbeaten, a 16-point lead over the rivals from Munich and Stuttgart. The Werkself have more than deserved to lift this title.
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