"We have found a good moment to provide the stage for the new generation," said Simon Rolfes, Bayer 04 sporting managing director. "These players are exemplary of the development and direction of the club."
For the last two decades, the Bayer 04 legends Emerson, Jorginho, Michael Ballack, Bernd Schneider and Ulf Kirsten adorned the south side of the BayArena – protagonists of the Bayer 04 generation that played and celebrated great victories at the turn-of-the-century.
"I was able to play alongside some of them. The club has a lot to thank them for," and Rolfes before adding: "The international attraction of our club is also founded on their success. They will always remain a significant part of Bayer 04. And they will also continue to be evident in many places in and around the BayArena."
There are currently ongoing changes in all areas of the club as part of the redesign and modernisation of the club brand. The idea of 'Under the Cross' as a new marketing platform is visible on the chest the Werkself players, as well as on social media, the club platforms of the website and the app as well as in and around the BayArena. The partners of club are also joining in with their content and presence.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 0-2 loss at 1. FC Nürnberg on Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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After nine points from their first three away matches of the 2026/27 season, the Bayer 04 Women suffered their first away defeat on Sunday afternoon. The 2-0 defeat away to FC Nürnberg, who were winless before today, represented a setback for coach Roberto Pätzold’s team in the race for the top spots in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga. Fany Pronietz scored both goals (62’, 85’) for the home side.
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After six consecutive wins, the Werkself have hit a rough patch: Bayer 04 lost 3-0 away to TSG Hoffenheim. Andrej Kramaric put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot (79'), with Alexander Prass and Max Moerstedt adding to the tally shortly before full-time (89’/90+5’). After ten matches under Carles Martínez, with the Black and Reds always scoring at least twice, Leverkusen failed to find the net for the first time.
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The Werkself still have a score to settle with TSG Hoffenheim: Bayer 04 lost both matches against the Kraichgau side last term – after the Black and Reds had won all the previous five encounters. Leverkusen are currently on a roll and looking to kick off a new winning streak against TSG in Sinsheim on Sunday 25 October (kick-off: 15:30 CET), and Patrik Schick is keen to continue his current run of form. However, it will not be easy, as coach Christian Ilzer’s team have also gained confidence recently. Today’s matchday news.
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