Everything is set up for a football fest on Bismarckstraße. A weather forecast of 23 degrees and sunshine on Saturday afternoon, Werkself fans dressed completely in red, and the team sealing qualification for the Champions League with a game to play. 'Finally Red'– With the backing of supporters in red, Lukas Hradecky and Co. secured a 4-2 win at TSG Hoffenheim last weekend to ensure the thirteenth campaign for Bayer 04 in the UEFA Champions League.
Early arrival at the stadium is recommended given the full house at the BayArena. Particularly as Rudi Völler will be celebrated ahead of kick-off. Fans will be be saying, "Thank you, Rudi": There will definitely be goose bumps ahead of the season finale in Bundesliga campaign number 43 for Bayer 04.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada and Mexico is underway. A total of eight Leverkusen players are taking part in the 23rd World Cup, with 48 teams in the tournament for the first time. Bayer04.de brings you all the latest from Werkself players at the World Cup.
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A goal-fest to kick off the U19 European Championship in Wales: Germany defeated Denmark 4–3 in their first Group A fixture. Both Montrell Culbreath and captain Francis Onyeka were in the starting line-up, with the latter scoring the first goal of the game from the penalty spot on five minutes.
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Bayer 04 have transferred U19 midfielder Emmanuel Chigozie Owen to FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie.
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Renovation work has been underway at the BayArena for several weeks now as part of the stadium’s routine refurbishment after 17 years. More and more of the new folding seats – which, from next season, will provide significantly greater comfort and make it easier to move between rows – have now been installed. The new high-quality seats have now been fitted throughout the entire east stand, giving the BayArena a new lease of life.
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