The media credit the Werkself with a courageous and lively performance in the defeat at Bayern Munich but also note a lack of clinical finishing. Read on for what the papers say...
Show moreBayer 04 lost 3-1 away to Bayern Munich in the opening fixture of the 55th Bundesliga season. In spite of the defeat, the Werkself produced an impressive performance and had numerous chances to achieve a better result. Niklas Süle (9'), Corentin Tolisso (18') and Robert Lewandowski (52') scored for FC Bayern, Admir Mehmedi (65') pulled a goal back for Bayer 04.
Show moreExcitement mounts! Bayer 04 open the 55th Bundesliga season tonight. The Werkself will be looking to make a successful start to their league campaign following last Friday's DFB Cup win against Karlsruher SC. Tonight's opponents are no less than the German champions Bayern Munich. The match at the Allianz Arena kicks off at 20.30 CET. The game will be broadcast live in over 200 countries.
Show moreThe start of the new Bundesliga season is here. The Werkself are away to the reigning German champions FC Bayern Munich on Friday (20.30 CET, Allianz Arena). Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Bayer 04 head coach Heiko Herrlich was upbeat despite being cast in the role of clear underdog.
Show moreThe Werkself kick off Bundesliga season 55 away to the record champions from Munich on Friday (20.45 CET, Allianz Arena). FC Bayern are again favourites to win the German league title this term in spite of problems in the pre-season.
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