Bayer 04 Club members have already had it in their hands or in their post box – now the new edition of the Werks11 Magazin is available for all other Black and Reds supporters as an e-paper. In the latest edition, number 29, there is interesting reading material about the Werkself and much else involving Bayer 04.
We have interviewed Sven Bender. The boss at the back is playing his fourth and final season at the Werkself. In the summer, together with his twin brother Lars, he is drawing a line under 15 years of professional football and will leave a void and not only just in Leverkusen. But until that time, Sven still has ambition as he revealed in the Werks11 Magazin interview. And Lucas Alario also has a lot to say in the current edition: In his interview, the 28-year-old talks about the reasons for his impressive form, the significance of the numerous South American players at Bayer 04 for personal well-being plus what it feels like to be on the pitch with Lionel Messi.
We also have an in-depth interview with Fernando Carro. The chairman of the board talks about ambition and the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. We look forward to the attractive clash in the Europa League with Young Boys Bern and talk to the Women's head coach Achim Feifel ("The women's ability to take criticism is more pronounced,"). Other subjects include the Volunteers award 2020, the 25th anniversary of the Löwenclub and the 'staywell campaign' run jointly by Bayer AG and Bayer 04.
go out on this Sunday two former players Dominik Kohr (27), Sidney Sam (33) and Jurica Vranjes (41). Happy birthday to all three, have a fantastic day and above all: Stay fit and healthy.
Brought through the ranks at Leverkusen, Dominik Kohr has gone out on loan during the winter transfer window from Eintracht Frankfurt to Mainz 05. In two weeks there is a reunion with the now 27-year-old when the Werkself entertain Mainz at the BayArena Bundesliga matchday 21 (Saturday, 13 February, 15.30 CET).
Sidney Sam is now playing in Turkey's top flight after joining Antalyaspor in the summer. The former Croatia international Jurica Vranjes hung up his boots in 2012 and now works as an agent.
Just three days after the Bundesliga away game at RB Leipzig, the Werkself face the next challenge: The team led by head coach Peter Bosz are away to Regional League side Rot-Weiss Essen on Tuesday 2 February (kick-off: 18.30 CET) in the DFB Cup Round of 16. Ahead of the clash, the Essen police have sent out a warning to fans of the former big club: "Given the current rates of infection, people must not assemble as happened following the game against Fortuna Düsseldorf on 23 December last year," wrote the police in a press release. Essen beat Fortuna Düsseldorf in the second round of the cup – after the surprise win, fans gathered to celebrate at the stadium in Essen. Ahead of the game against the Werkself, the City of Essen and the Essen police announced, "before, during and after the game we will be on duty to monitor the maintenance of coronavirus protection regulations and take action in the event they are breached."
Calling Bayer 04 families – this matchday is all yours! As part of the Family Matchday on Sunday 20 September, not only will the Werkself take on RB Leipzig at 15:30 CEST but there will also be a variety of activity zones for young and old alike be set up around the BayArena. What’s more, genuine Bayer 04 rarities await Black and Red fans at the Fantrödel flea market. By taking part in the fan travel survey, Leverkusen supporters can help the club gather important information and even win a jersey before the Werkself hit the ground running against Leipzig on the pitch. The matchday news for RB Leipzig game.
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It has been a mixed start to the season for RB Leipzig. The team from Saxony have a flawless record at home but are less successful on the road to date. RBL are looking to change that in their away fixture at the BayArena on Sunday, 20 September (kick-off: 15:30 CEST). However, head coach Martin Demichelis will have to manage without a number of key players. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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From the 2027/28 season, the Women’s Bundesliga will be organised by an independent league association. Following the unanimous decision taken at the DFB Bundestag (national conference) on Friday afternoon, the league’s separation from the DFB is now official.
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The next home fixture is here: Following the winning start to the UEFA Europa League against NK Celje, the Werkself host RB Leipzig at the BayArena on matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign. The match on Sunday, 20 September, kicks off at 15:30 CEST. At the pre-match press conference, head coach Carles Martínez spoke about the qualities of the opposition and the work being done to improve his team’s performance. The Spaniard also provided updates on Ibrahim Maza and Montrell Culbreath.
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