
Bayer 04 have thrilled fans all over the world this season and secured the first, long-awaited league title. The team under head coach Xabi Alonso can make history again in the home game against FC Augsburg (Saturday, 18 May, 15.30 CEST) by becoming the first team to go unbeaten in a Bundesliga season.
To celebrate the achievements of the players and officials and to give fans a lasting memory of this wonderful season to keep at home, Bayer 04 has produced an 88 page MEISTERKUSEN magazine, which will be available free of charge at the at the BayArena on Saturday.
The 10,000 limited edition will be available at the club shop at the BayArena. The Meister magazine will also be available at the fan container (Block C).
All fans, unable to get a paper version, will be able to access the Meister magazine on Saturday in digital form at bayer04.de.
We wish you lots of fun reading it!

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