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 Nerazzurri are in town: Today, Tuesday 10 December, Bayer 04 entertain the reigning champions of Italy Inter Milan on Matchday 6 in the UEFA Champions League (kick-off: 21.00 CET/live on DAZN and on Werkself Radio). Read on for the latest information on the home game at the BayArena.
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The Bayer 04 U19 team lost 1-0 to Inter Milan on the sixth and final matchday in the league phase of the UEFA Youth League 2024/25. The only goal of the game was scored just after the hour mark. While the side from North Italy have finished top in the league phase with a maximum points return, the Leverkusen team appeared to have just missed out on the knockout stages of the European competition. There is faint hope looking to several games to follow where results are needed to go the way of the Werkself.
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Italian teams are known for being strong in defence. The fact that Inter Milan, the next opponents for the Werkself in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 10 December (kick-off: 20.45 CET), have not conceded a single goal in their last five matches is impressive. Will the visitors' keeper Yann Sommer be able to keep a clean sheet at the BayArena against Florian Wirtz and Co.? The lowdown on our next opponents.
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The Werkself are away to Borussia Dortmund on Bundesliga Matchday 16. The game at the Signal Iduna Park on Friday, 10 January 2025, kicks off at 20.30 CET. Read on for information on ticket sales.
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