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.”
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 0-2 loss at 1. FC Nürnberg on Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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After nine points from their first three away matches of the 2026/27 season, the Bayer 04 Women suffered their first away defeat on Sunday afternoon. The 2-0 defeat away to FC Nürnberg, who were winless before today, represented a setback for coach Roberto Pätzold’s team in the race for the top spots in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga. Fany Pronietz scored both goals (62’, 85’) for the home side.
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After six consecutive wins, the Werkself have hit a rough patch: Bayer 04 lost 3-0 away to TSG Hoffenheim. Andrej Kramaric put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot (79'), with Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt adding to the tally shortly before full-time (89’/90+5’). After ten matches under Carles Martínez, with the Black and Reds always scoring at least twice, Leverkusen failed to find the net for the first time.
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The Werkself still have a score to settle with TSG Hoffenheim: Bayer 04 lost both matches against the Kraichgau side last term – after the Black and Reds had won all the previous five encounters. Leverkusen are currently on a roll and looking to kick off a new winning streak against TSG in Sinsheim on Sunday 25 October (kick-off: 15:30 CET), and Patrik Schick is keen to continue his current run of form. However, it will not be easy, as coach Christian Ilzer’s team have also gained confidence recently. Today’s matchday news.
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