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.
Bayer 04 are through to the second round of the DFB Pokal after a 4-0 win at Sonnenhof Großaspach on Friday night. The game was paused after only 18 minutes due to a storm over the ground. After a lengthy delay, play resumed and Patrik Schick opened the scoring. Arthur, Christian Kofane and Alejandro Grimaldo made things more comfortable in the second half, as the fourth-tier side had two players sent off.
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There were no goals across 115 minutes of football between Bayer 04 Women and PSV Eindhoven in Friday’s friendly. Roberto Pätzold’s team played two 45-minute periods before an extra 25 minutes two days prior to heading to Rieden for their training camp. Their Dutch opponents were preparing for their UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifier in 12 days.
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The first round of the DFB Pokal takes Bayer 04 to Sonnenhof Großaspach on Friday. The amateur club have just gained promotion to the fourth-tier Regionalliga Südwest and kicked off their campaign with two impressive wins. Here’s all you need to know as Erik ten Hag makes his competitive bow as Werkself boss at the WIRmachenDRUCK Arena (kick-off: 6pm CEST).
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After two months preparing for the new season, the Werkself play the first game of the 2025/26 campaign on Friday, 15 August (kick-off: 18:00 CEST) away to SG Sonnenhof Großaspach in the first round of the DFB Pokal. Ahead of the tie against the team newly promoted to the Regional League South West, head coach Erik ten Hag talked about his approach to the knockout game and his soft spot for cup competitions.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen has a new Premium Partner in its ranks in Düsseldorf company LumenHaus GmbH. The leading provider of networked home energy solutions has initially agreed a one-year partnership with the Bundesliga runners-up to the end of the 2025/26 season.
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