Since promotion to the Bundesliga in 1978/79, Bayer 04 have remained in Germany's top flight. The Werkself have ended the season in second place five times. With the one exception of 2016/17 (12th position), the Black and Reds finished in the top five in the 2010s.
Bayer 04 have the chance to be champions for the first time in their history on Sunday if they can beat Werder Bremen at the BayArena (kick-off: 5.30pm CEST). Ahead of the game, head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about how to approach this potentially historic day and the opposition.
Show moreBayer 04 continue an incredible run with a 2-1 victory over TSG Hoffenheim making it 39 games without defeat this season. Maximilian Beier gave the visitors the lead in the first half (33') but the Werkself turned the game at the BayArena round with late goals from Robert Andrich (88') and Patrik Schick (90+1').
Show moreBayer 04 secured a 3-2 win away to SC Freiburg on Bundesliga Matchday 26 and are now unbeaten in 38 games this season. Florian Wirtz (2'), Adam Hlozek (40') and Patrik Schick (53') scored for the Werkself to retain the 10-point lead over Bayern Munich. Ritsu Doan (10') and Yannik Keitel (79') scored for Freiburg.
Show moreBoth teams were in UEFA Europa League action on Thursday. While the Werkself advanced to the quarter-finals thanks to a dramatic 3-2 win over Qarabag, Freiburg were eliminated by West Ham United. League leaders Leverkusen now visit the Black Forest in the Bundesliga on Sunday (kick-off: 3.30pm CET), with the hosts missing a key player. Here’s all you need to know about our next opponents.
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