After Celta Vigo withdrew from travelling to Germany because of positive coronavirus cases, Bayer 04 now face Regional League club Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. The match at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Saturday kicks off at 14.00 CEST.
Werkself fans were able to buy tickets for the friendly against RWO for five euros each. The proceeds go to the 'Leverkusen hilft' campaign organised by the Leverkusen community foundation in support of victims of the recent floods. Information on the entrance criteria is available HERE.
Bayer 04 are providing a live broadcast of the third friendly for the team under head coach Gerardo Seoane on the club’s YouTube channel. The live stream starts at 13.50 CEST with the match commentary from Niko Hartmann of Werkself Radio.
The German Football Association (DFB) has officially recognised Bayer 04 as a centre for the development of female talent for the 2026/27 season. The club was awarded that role on 1 January 2026, and this status has now been renewed.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have sold young defender Andrea Natali to AZ Alkmaar on permanent terms. The 18-year-old Italian was on loan at the Dutch club last season, where he mainly played for the reserve team in the second division.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have loaned new signing Luca Erlein to newly promoted FC Energie Cottbus for the 2026/27 season. This will give him the opportunity to play in Bundesliga 2. The club signed the 19-year-old right-back on a permanent basis last week, on a contract to 30 June 2030.
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Trophies as a youth, appearances in the pro game and his first taste of international competition: new arrival Luca Erlein, who has been signed from TSG Hoffenheim, can already look back on some remarkable achievements and moments in his fledgling career. We take a closer look at the 19-year-old right-back, who can also fill other roles across the defensive line.
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