The 2020-21 campaign was a season of soaring early ambition and eventual consolidation for Bayer Leverkusen as Die Werkself finished 6th in the Bundesliga, securing a coveted spot in the Europa League. The season was characterized by an impressive 13-game unbeaten run that saw them briefly top the table for the first time since 2014. Leading the attack was Lucas Alario, who top-scored in the league with 11 goals, and the sensational young talents Florian Wirtz and Leon Bailey, who were both pivotal in a campaign built on attacking promise, despite a mid-season slump and a managerial change that defined the year.