Fernando Carro, CEO: “I am deeply saddened by the death of Christoph Daum. On behalf of all Bayer 04 employees, I would like to express my deepest condolences to his family. I had the honour of getting to know Christoph over the past few years. He had an impressive character, was full of energy, and I always felt the special closeness he had to our club. Christoph’s work as coach of Bayer 04 formed a valuable foundation for the development of the club and our recent success. He deserves our thanks and recognition for this. Bayer 04 will always honour Christoph Daum's memory.”
Simon Rolfes, managing director for sport: “I was very saddened by the news of Christoph Daum's death. I remember how he played very modern and attractive football when he was coach of Bayer 04. It felt like he was always a step ahead of his time. He not only enriched the Bundesliga, but also helped develop Bayer 04 become one of the best teams in German football. Christoph will always remain an important part of Bayer 04's history. My thoughts are with his family, to whom I wish much strength.”
Xabi Alonso, head coach: “Christoph Daum did a remarkable job for this club. I am very happy that we were able to celebrate the Bundesliga title together with him in May and that we were able to give him the joy of doing so. Above all, my sympathies go out to Marcel and the entire family. It's a sad day for Bayer 04.”
The second international break of the 2025/26 season will begin after the Bundesliga match against Union Berlin (Saturday, 4 October, 15:30 CEST). The latest information on call-ups.
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Alejo Sarco and Argentina won their second group match at the U20 World Cup in Chile on Wednesday night. They beat Australia 4-1 with Sarco setting the tone early with a goal in the third minute. As in the first group game against Cuba, where Sarco scored twice, the 19-year-old was also named "Player of the Match" against Australia.
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Second game, second draw in the UEFA Champions League 2025/26: The Werkself were held to a 1-1 draw by Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven on matchday two in the league phase. After an early but brief setback in the form of an offside goal by Ivan Perisic for the visitors (5'), the Werkself took control and created numerous good chances in the first half. Leverkusen took a deserved lead after the break in the 65th minute through Christian Kofane. However, PSV's Ismael Saibari replied a few minutes later to level at 1-1 (72').
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In the second match in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26, the Werkself host PSV Eindhoven this Wednesday evening, 1 October (kick-off: 21:00 CEST/live on DAZN and on Werkself Radio). PSV have injury problems but are in confident mood after winning two consecutive league titles. PSV coach Peter Bosz and keeper Matej Kovar are two familiar faces who have fond memories of their Bayer 04 days. The latest information on the UCL match at the BayArena can be found in out matchday news.
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Bayer 04 beat PSV Eindhoven 3-2 on matchday two to clock up the next three points in the UCL Youth League 2025/26. In front of just under 500 spectators at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, the visitors from the Netherlands led at half-time, but the Werkself turned the game round in the second 45. That makes it two wins on the bounce after the victory in Copenhagen.
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