Last weekend, Dortmund became the first team in Bundesliga history to overturn a two-goal deficit inside the first half of a game and go on to win as they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-2. It means the Black-Yellows have earned 11 points from losing positions this league campaign, which is second only to Augsburg (12). However, the Werkself boast an impressive stat of their own to counter that, as the only team in the Bundesliga in 2023/24 yet to drop a single point from a winning position.
BVB come into the game full of confidence after a 3-1 win at AC Milan on Tuesday ensured their progress to the UEFA Champions League last 16 with a game to spare. A draw at home to Paris Saint-Germain on the final matchday will even secure top spot. Yet as convincing as Borussia have been in Europe, their domestic displays have been far more up and down. Their record after 12 Bundesliga outings is seven wins, three draws and two defeats. They come into the game 10 points off leaders Leverkusen, and eight behind Bayern Munich in second. Coach Edin Terzic therefore wants to see the team he’s seen in the Champions League “as quickly as possible in the Bundesliga as well”. You can find out more about today’s opponents in our profile piece.
Anyone wanting to read key information before the game should take a look at the new Werkself Live. The matchday programme, offering the most important facts and stats on the game in compact form, is available at the BayArena. Alternatively, it is available free online HERE.
The German FA (DFB) has appointed Daniel Siebert as today’s referee. The 39-year-old has previously overseen 22 Werkself fixtures, resulting in nine wins, five draws and eight defeats. Siebert’s assistants are Jan Seidel and Rafael Foltyn. The VAR is Benjamin Cortus.
As usual, Werkself Radio is available for anybody unable to be at today's game. The audio broadcast in German begins 30 minutes before kick-off with commentary provided by Niko Hartmann and Cedric Pick. In addition, the live text update service will keep you up-to-date to ensure you don't miss any of the key match action. Both Werkself Radio and the live text update service are available on bayer04.de and in the Bayer 04 app.
Edmond Tapsoba has signed an early extension to his contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen. With two years left on his current deal, the 27-year-old Burkina Faso international has extended his contract until 30 June 2031. The centre-back joined as a young talent from Portuguese top-flight club Vitoria Guimaraes at the start of 2020.
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A special surprise: during the preview for the 'Fierté Burkinabè' documentary about Edmond Tapsoba, Bayer 04 directors Fernando Carro and Simon Rolfes announced Tapsoba's contract extension until 2031 together with the centre-back. He then spoke to Werkself-TV about his time in Leverkusen so far and future ambitions...
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This evening was deeply moving: At a really special setting, Bayer 04 exclusively presented the specially produced documentary ‘Fierté Burkinabè’ ("Burkinabe Pride") about Edmond Tapsoba on Tuesday. For the preview at the BayArena, the parents of the Werkself player and other close companions travelled all the way from his African homeland Burkina Faso. The 45-minute film shows Tapsoba's extraordinary career from his beginnings in Ouagadougou to Leverkusen as well as the work of his foundation "Fondation Edmond Tapsoba", with representatives from Burkina Faso also present. Fans can watch the documentary free of charge on Werkself TV and YouTube from Wednesday night at 20:00 CEST.
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Bayer 04 have signed left-back Carolin Simon from champions Bayern Munich for the coming season. The 33-year-old former Germany international, who played for Leverkusen from 2013 to 2016, has signed a contract to 30 June 2028.
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Bayer 04 Women have strengthened for the coming season with the signing of Lobke Loone. The 23-year-old Dutch striker joins from Utrecht on a contract until 30 June 2028.
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