Back
7.11.2022Europa League

Europa League: Werkself face AS Monaco in play-offs

Bayer 04 will play French Ligue 1 club AS Monaco in the knockout round play-offs in the UEFA Europa League. That was the outcome of the draw on Monday 7 November held at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon in Switzerland. The former Hungarian player Zoltán Gera pulled out the club names.
UEL_Bayer04_AS_Monaco_FC_2223h.jpg

First leg Thursday 16 February:

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs AS Monaco

Second leg Thursday 23 February:

AS Monaco vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

The eight group runners-up in the UEFA Europa League were in Pot 1; the balls for the teams finishing third in the groups in the UEFA Champions League – including Bayer 04 – were in Pot 2. Clubs from the same football association cannot play each other at this stage.

ROLFES: "strong attacking side"

Simon Rolfes, Bayer 04 sporting managing director, said: "A French opponent was to be expected in the draw. And now it is actually AS Monaco. I think it's an attractive draw. We have met in Europe several times and they have always been tight and closely fought games. Monaco are currently fifth in the French league and again in the race for the top spots. They are a strong attacking side with a very good squad and our fans can look forward to seeing them at the BayArena. I expect two equally contested games but our target is obviously to go through to the Round of 16 in the Europa League. A highly interesting competition as these play-offs show – with quality teams facing each other. Of course, we are particularly looking forward to meeting up with Kevin Volland. That in itself makes this clash special." 

ticket Information

Do you want to watch the clash with AS Monaco at the BayArena? Then get the Rückrunde season card to guarantee your place. Click here for the Rückrunde season card.

Individual match tickets for the Europa League home game against AS Monaco, including former Leverkusen player Kevin Volland, as well as tickets for home games in the Bundesliga Rückrunde will go on sale at a later date.

Play-off fixtures:

Barcelona vs Manchester United

Juventus vs FC Nantes

Sporting CP vs FC Midtjylland

Shakhtar Donetsk vs Stade Rennes

Ajax vs Union Berlin

Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs AS Monaco

Sevilla FC vs PSV Eindhoven

FC Salzburg vs AS Roma

Related News

2526_VBL_SD4_RC_0424.jpg
eSports - 05.03.2026

#B04eSports: Give everything in biggest club event on the German eSports scene

For the third time in a row, the Leverkusen eSports players have made it through to the final round of the VBL Club Championship. From 7 to 8 March, they will compete for the German Club Championship at XPERION in Hamburg. At the start of the final round, they face Hamburger SV in the Round of 16. The match starts at 19:30 CET on Saturday, 7 March and will be broadcast live on the VBL Twitch channel. The eSports preview.

Show more
Werkself triumph 1-0 in rearranged match at Hamburg | 17th matchday
Werkself-TV - 04.03.2026

TV highlights of 1-0 win in rearranged match at Hamburg

Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 1-0 win in rearranged match at Hamburger SV on Matchday 17 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season...

Show more
Kurzpässe vor #HSVB04
Bundesliga - 04.03.2026

Matchday News #HSVB04: First meeting with Hamburg in eight years

Bayer 04 face Hamburger SV for the first time since February 2018 in their rearranged Bundesliga Matchday 17 clash. After long years in the second division, the Red Shorts have gradually reestablished themselves in the top flight this season, thanks in particular to their strong home record and third-best tackle success rate in the league. There'll be a fierce battle in the air too, as three of the highest-scoring centre-backs in the Bundesliga could be on the pitch at the Volksparkstadion - two of them for Leverkusen. The Matchday News.

Show more
Edmond Tapsoba und Alejandro Grimaldo
Bayer 04 - 04.03.2026

Vote for Tapsoba or Grimaldo as February Player of the Month now!

Video games manufacturer Electronic Arts (EA), together with the Deutsche Fußball Liga (DFL), has announced the six nominees for the February 2026 Bundesliga Player of the Month award. Not one, but two Werkself players are on the list in Edmond Tapsoba and Alejandro Grimaldo. Supporters of the Black-and-Reds have from now until midnight on Sunday 8 March to vote!

Show more