Julian Brandt, Kai Havertz and Jonathan Tah (Germany)
Wednesday, 20 March (20.45 CET, Wolfsburg): Germany vs Serbia (Friendly)
Sunday, 24 March (20.45 CET, Amsterdam): Holland vs Germany (EURO qualifier, Group C)
Julian Baumgartlinger, Aleksandar Dragovic (Austria)
Thursday, 21 March (20.45 CET, Vienna): Austria v Poland (EURO qualifier, Group G)
Sunday, 24 March (18.00 CET, Haifa): Israel vs Austria (EURO qualifier, Group G)
Lukas Hradecky (Finland)
Saturday, 23 March (20.45 CET, Udine): Italy vs Finland (EURO qualifier, Group J)
Tuesday, 26 March (18.00 CET, Erwan): Armenia vs Finland (EURO qualifier, Group J)
Tin Jedvaj (Croatia)
Thursday, 21 March (20.45 CET, Zagreb): Croatia vs Azerbaijan (EURO qualifier, Group E)
Sunday, 24 March (18.00 CET, Budapest): Hungary vs Croatia (EURO qualifier, Group E)
Charles Aránguiz (Chile)
Saturday, 23 March (03.15 CET, San Diego): Mexico vs Chile (Friendly)
Wednesday, 27 March (02.00 CET, Houston): USA vs Chile (Friendly)
Adrian Stanilewicz (Poland U20)
Thursday, 21 March (20.00 CET, Burton-upon-Trent): England U20s vs Poland U20s (Elite League)
Tuesday, 26 March (18.00 CET, Bielsko-Biala): Poland U20s vs Germany U20s (Elite League)
Lying third in the Bundesliga, the Werkself made a faltering start in 2026 after the winter break, but gradually rediscovered winning ways and, as in the previous campaign, were among the top 16 in Europe and the top four in the DFB Pokal. In the Bundesliga, the Werkself also remained in the race for Champions League qualification right to the end. However, because setbacks repeatedly crept into the Werkself's performances between good displays and crucial games, it was not quite enough to secure a UCL spot in the end. A season with many ups and downs brought sixth place and qualification for the UEFA Europa League. Part II of the review of the 2025/26 season.
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Following the final match of the 2025/26 season, the prevailing feeling was naturally one of disappointment after missing out on qualification for the Champions League. The Werkself finished the Bundesliga in sixth place, meaning they'll start the 2026/27 campaign in the Europa League. "But to talk negatively about everything now because of that would be wrong," stressed captain Robert Andrich following the final game, knowing that the past year at Bayer 04 was marked, more than almost any other, by the start of a new era and the courage to change – and in particular, the belief in a positive direction. Everyone was aware this process would need time. The first part of the 2025/26 season review.
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The Bayer 04 Women’s squad for the coming season is continuing to take shape: Centre-back Emily Wallrabenstein has moved to Leverkusen from Eintracht Frankfurt’s reserve team, who play in the Women’s Bundesliga 2. The 19-year-old has penned a contract until 30 June 2028.
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Bayern 04 Women have confirmed another summer signing, with midfielder Paulina Platner moving to Leverkusen from SGS Essen. The 20-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Werkself.
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