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8.06.2018Bayer 04

Ready for international friendly

Tonight Julian Brandt and Germany are involved in the final match before the World Cup finals in Russia (14 June to 15 July) with a friendly against Saudi Arabia in Leverkusen. The game at the BayArena kicks off at 19.30 CET.
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A few days after the announcement by the German Football League (DFL) that the Werkself have the best pitch in the Bundesliga, the Germany national team have the chance to see that for themselves tonight. Because of the international fixture, the BayArena has had a makeover inside and out over recent days: The stands, dugouts and interior are now black-and-white instead of the familiar Bayer 04 red. "The DFB have transformed everything," explained Stephan Rehm, events director at the Werkself. As is usual with international matches, the capacity at the BayArena will be 29,412 (all seated).

Germany have won six and drawn once in the seven internationals to date at Leverkusen. The German national team have beaten Saudi Arabia twice – the last win was in 2002 when the team then managed by the current Bayer 04 sporting director Rudi Völler secured an 8-0 victory in a warm-up game for the World Cup finals of that year.  

The Leverkusen transport company Wupsi are laying on numerous shuttle buses and additional services for the journey to the BayArena.

 

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