The final session in Donaueschingen started a few minutes earlier than on the previous days due to the subsequent journey to France. Many fans turned up to watch Florian Wirtz and Co. train on site one last time. Once again, the fans were able to watch the first part of the session, while the second part was held behind closed doors and mainly consisted of tactical exercises. Afterwards, Simon Rolfes, Xabi Alonso and Co. thanked those responsible at SV Aasen for their hospitality this week.
Between training and the departure for Stuttgart airport, Bayer 04 managing directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes - on behalf of the entire club - signed the city of Donaueschingen's Golden Book in the presence of Mayor Erik Pauly.
After six days of training in Donaueschingen, the Werkself left their hotel shortly after lunch to continue their journey to northern France. Tomorrow, Saturday 3 August, at 4 p.m. CEST, they will play a friendly match against top French club RC Lens at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 4-0 win at SGS Essen on the 24th matchday of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga 2025/26.
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Bayer 04 put in a brilliant performance to beat RB Leipzig 4-1 on Bundesliga matchday 32 and are now fourth in a Champions League spot. The Black and Reds took control of the game right from the start and, with 75 per cent possession at one stage, took a 2-0 lead into the break through Patrik Schick (25’) and Nathan Tella (45+1’). The visitors initially tried to do more after the break, but the Werkself remained determined and Schick scored his second goal to increase the lead to 3-0 (76'). The Red Bulls pulled a goal back through Christoph Baumgartner (80'), but the disciplined Leverkusen side were not rattled - and certainly not Schick: The Czechia international crowned a brilliant display with his third goal shortly before the final whistle to make the final score 4-1.
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In the previous game against RB Leipzig in December last year, the Werkself turned came from behind to win 3-1 and further improved Leverkusen's already strong record against the Red Bulls. Montrell Culbreath stood out with his first goal on his debut for the Black and Reds. While the 18-year-old would certainly like to score a second goal against Leipzig on Saturday night, the attack-minded visitors come to the BayArena in confident mood after five Bundesliga victories in a row. The Nordkurve12 supporters group knows the Werkself will therefore once again be reliant on the vociferous support of the fans, and has once again called for the ‘Finally Red’ campaign in the run-in. Today’s matchday news.
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Video games manufacturer Electronic Arts (EA), together with the German Football League (DFL), announced the top male and female selections for the 2025/26 Bundesliga season this week. Bayer 04 striker Vanessa Fudalla is in the starting eleven of the women's "Team of the Season". Alejandro Grimaldo and Aleix Garcia have been selected as bench players in the men's team.
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