Bayer Leverkusen’s quest to finish the Bundesliga campaign unbeaten has started brilliantly.

The Werkself just need to avoid defeat against Augsburg this afternoon to become the first side in German top flight history to go an entire season without losing.

And after just 12 minutes they have taken the lead with Victor Boniface showing his composure in front of goal.

The Nigeria international capitalised on a mistake in defence before calmly slotting in from close range.

Xabi Alonso’s men are now 78 minutes from immortality.