Olympics discussion with mayor Hebbel
At half-time, the stadium announcer duo Pitti Dahl and Tobi Ufer welcome three special guests for a special discussion: javelin world champion Steffi Nerius, Leverkusen mayor Stefan Hebbel and City of Leverkusen manager Marc Adomat provide information on the status of the ‘KölnRheinRuhr’ region bid for the 2036, 2040 and 2044 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The trio will also explain the importance of Leverkusen as a venue for the Olympic football tournament, subject to a referendum to be held between 9 March and 19 April.
#B04M05: match facts
Fan club members who travelled to Mainz for the Hinrunde fixture were able to celebrate four times during the goal fest (4-3). That is no rarity, as Bayer 04 are particularly fond of scoring against the Rheinhessen side: Leverkusen have scored in each of the past 17 Bundesliga games against Mainz 05 - the longest current scoring streak against a team in the Bundesliga. In contrast, the visitors from the Rhineland-Palatinate have conceded at least one goal in each of their last eleven matches away from home.
Meanwhile, the Werkself have shut up shop with own defence, especially in front of their home crowd. In the goalless draw in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off against Olympiacos, the Bayer 04 defence kept a clean sheet at home for the fifth time in a row. Especially in the second 45, no other Bundesliga team has conceded as few goals (ten) as the Black and Reds this term.
focus on Mainz 05
Urs Fischer's side, on the other hand, have the weakest attack in the top flight in the second half of the games (14 goals scored). Nevertheless, the Swiss coach has achieved significant improvements with the Mainz 05 team since his appointment in December. The Rheinhessen side have climbed from 18th place to 13th in twelve games, but are still only three points above the relegation spot of 17th. After a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich and a 2-1 win at RB Leipzig, Mainz are now looking to get a result at the BayArena. Possible key areas: a solid defence, a lot of desire and a former Leverkusen player in top form. The lowdown on our next opponents.
Werkself Live
Do you want to prepare for the game against Mainz like the players? Then take a look at the new Werkself Live. The matchday magazine, that provides the important facts and figures on the game in compact form, is available at the BayArena. Alternatively, the free online version is also available. This time on the XXL poster: Jonas Omlin. Click HERE for the ePaper.
