"We face a tough challenge with three matches in seven days against teams we have to beat to go through to the next round," said Germany coach Meikel Schönweitz ahead of the opening fixture. Thanks to the outstanding finishing from Kai Havertz, Germany have taken the first important step to playing in next year's finals in Finland. The first two teams in each group of four qualify for the second qualifying round of the European Championships to be played early in 2018.
The Germany captain opened the scoring on 17 minutes, scored the second goal from a free-kick 17 minutes after the restart before netting from the penalty spot to make it 3-1 on 64 minutes after Belarus pulled a goal back just before the hour mark. Havertz crowned a sensational performance with an assist for Arne Maier (Hertha Berlin) for the fourth goal before converting a second spot-kick in the final minute to round off the scoring at 5-1. Belarus ended the match with nine players after two red cards (63 and 68 minutes).
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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