Due to Russia's war of aggression, Ukraine is dependent on alternative venues when it comes to hosting home international matches. Ukraine is currently in third place in European Championship Qualifying Group C, tied on points behind the second-placed Italians, who have played one game less.
Fernando Carro, CEO at Bayer 04 said: “We are pleased to be able to send a message, however small, of solidarity with our support. For many Ukrainians who have currently found their second home in the Rhineland, this game in the BayArena is a great opportunity to cheer on their home team up close - as well as for the numerous Italian citizens who live in our region. We hope for a peaceful and of course exciting celebration of football.”
Ticket sales are expected to start October 25 online via www.bayer04.de/en-us. More details will be released in time on respective Bayer 04 channels.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen continue cooperation with proven sleeve partner Talcid in the coming DFB Pokal campaign. In the current season, the famous Bayer brand – starting with the first round tie at Baden-Württemberg Regional League side SG Sonnenhof Großaspach on Friday – will be displayed with the historic chameleon logo on the right sleeve of the Werkself players jerseys. Bayer 04 won the DFB Pokal for the first time in 1993 with that logo on their chests – Talcid was the official jersey sponsor of the Werkself from 1991 to 1995.
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The Werkself host Eintracht Frankfurt at the BayArena on Matchday 3 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Kick-off is at 20:30 CEST on Friday, 12 September. Information on ticket sales.
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The Werkself host Borussia Mönchengladbach at the BayArena on Matchday 4 of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season. Kick-off is at 17:30 CEST on Sunday, 21 September. Information on ticket sales.
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Welcome to Leverkusen, Janis Blaswich! Bayer 04 have signed the 34-year-old goalkeeper from Bundesliga rivals RB Leipzig. The 2023 DFB Cup winner has been handed a contract in Leverkusen until 2027 and will wear the number 28 jersey. Bayer04.de takes a closer look at the experienced new signing, who marks a return to his home region with his move under the cross.
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New signing Axel Tape has impressed in his first friendlies for Bayer 04 with his cool approach and confidence. For the defender, signed from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, it is the first time he has played for another club other than the Champions League winners. The Frenchman consciously decided early in his career to make the move abroad to Bayer 04. Today, Sunday, Tape celebrates his 18th birthday. Bayer04.de spoke to him about his first weeks at Leverkusen, his versatile style of play and his targets for the year ahead.
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