The victory of Leverkusen as Bundlesliga champions last season was magical which has boosted their confidence in the league but about this new season it's very obvious with how they are starting off that they can't repeat the spell of retaining the title no matter how they try because other opponents like Bayern Munich, Brussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig look very set and prepared for them, especially Bayern Munich because to them it's somehow a challenge that Leverkusen had to strip them of their birth right and letting Leverkusen retaining it this season is very unlikely.
Bayer Leverkusen still has the oppurtunitty win the Bundesliga because the league is still young. They still have the quality players since they retained most players who made them champions last season. What is certain now is that they will not maintain their unbeaten run this season since they have already lost a game. The Xabi Alonso side was defeated by RB Leipzig making them to lose three points. The league is competitive with good sides like Bayern Munich with some of the best players in Europe. The surprising leader of the table now is Heidenheim, while Leverkusen is in the eighth position.
How can Leverkusen remain unbeaten in the local league tournament as they have already lost one match. They did not start this season the way they finished last season. Losing an early match means a huge drop in confidence, as was the case with Leverkusen. However, the idea that a team from undefeated will usually win the title every season is wrong, so Leverkusen will have to keep trying and compete hard with the big teams. Essentially easy matches they must win especially if they are to go level with Bayern Munich at the end of the competition. Leverkusen will certainly have higher expectations as they move from the Europa League to the Champions League this season.