Bayer 04 displayed their character, fighting spirit and a clear defensive structure as Kasper Hjulmand’s reign got off to a winning start against Eintracht Frankfurt, despite the fact the Werkself finished the game with nine men. Here’s our review of a highly entertaining 3-1 victory at the BayArena on Friday night.
Show moreWerkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 3-1 win against Eintracht Frankfurt on the 3rd matchday of the Bundesliga 2025/26...
Show moreA floodlit thriller and a home win for head coach Kasper Hjulmand in his first game in charge. Bayer 04 beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 at the start of Bundesliga matchday 3. Alejandro Grimaldo scored with a spectacular free-kick and Patrik Schick with a penalty before the break, and after Frankfurt pulled a goal back, Grimaldo crowned a strong Werkself performance in stoppage time - again with a strike from a free-kick.
Show moreFor the first match under head coach Kasper Hjulmand on Friday night, 12 September (kick-off: 20:30 CEST/live on Sky and WOW), the Werkself welcome an Eintracht Frankfurt side in impressive early form. The Eagles counter-attacking and clinical finishing have stood out in their previous wins this term. Important advice for all fans travelling to and from the match by train: There will be cancellations of S-Bahn services to and from Leverkusen Mitte in both directions. The latest information on tonight’s match.
Show morePremiere on the touchline: When the Werkself welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the BayArena tomorrow, Friday 12 September, at 20.30 CEST, Kasper Hjulmand will make his debut as head coach of Bayer 04. Ahead of the clash on Bundesliga matchday 3 in 2025/26, the 53-year-old Dane spoke about his excitement ahead of his first game, the short preparation time and the strengths of his opponents.
Show moreW | D | L | Go. | G. Dif. PTS | |||
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1 | FC Bayern | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 : 2 | CL | 3 +12 9 |
2 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 : 3 | CL | 3 +5 7 |
3 | 1. FC Köln | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 : 4 | CL | 3 +4 7 |
4 | St. Pauli | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 : 4 | CL | 3 +3 7 |
5 | Frankfurt | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 : 5 | EL | 3 +3 6 |
6 | TSG Hoffenheim | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 : 6 | ECL | 3 +1 6 |
7 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 : 6 | 3 -3 6 | |
8 | VfL Wolfsburg | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 : 5 | 3 +2 5 | |
9 | Werder Bremen | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 : 7 | 3 +1 4 | |
10 | Bayer 04 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 : 6 | 3 +1 4 | |
11 | FC Augsburg | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 : 6 | 3 0 3 | |
12 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 : 5 | 3 -2 3 | |
13 | SC Freiburg | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 : 8 | 3 -3 3 | |
14 | Union Berlin | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 : 8 | 3 -4 3 | |
15![]() | Mainz 05 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 : 3 | 3 -2 1 | |
16 | M´gladbach | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 : 5 | REL | 3 -5 1 |
17 | Hamburger SV | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 : 7 | AB | 3 -7 1 |
18 | 1. FC Heidenheim | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 : 7 | AB | 3 -6 0 |