Since mid-October, the A59 motorway in Leverkusen has been fully closed due to roadworks. The closure begins at the Düsseldorf-Süd junction and continues to the Richrath junction. After that, the lane in the opposite direction will also be closed. Overall, the closure is expected to last until the end of 2027. Further travel information can be found HERE.
For the current Bayer 04 Health Weeks (20 October to 10 November), numerous activities on the topics of health and sustainability will take place during the home match. Information stands from the Nordkurve charity and the ‘Young Heroes’ association on the subject of organ donation will be set up around the BayArena and at the Stadioneck bar. There will also be a half-time discussion. Another highlight: Anyone interested can get an organ donor card with the Bayer 04 logo on the concourse, and there will also be a first aid refresher stand and a blood pressure and blood sugar measuring point.
As part of the home game, The 180-page special edition of the 2023/24 double season fanzine ‘Reines Gewissen’ will be on sale at fan container at the east side of the BayArena (opposite Block C1). It highlights the numerous extraordinary stories which made that season unforgettable for all Bayer 04 fans. The magazine will be on sale when the stadium opens (13:30 CET) until just before kick-off. The fanzine costs six euros and can only be paid for in cash.
The Werkself are unbeaten in exactly three quarters of their 52 competitive matches against Freiburg to date. Bayer 04 have won 24 games, the last of which was at home last season thanks to a four-goal haul from Patrik Schick. The Black and Reds are also proving to be reliable scorers in this Bundesliga season, being the only club other than Bayern Munich to take the lead in every game and scoring the most goals in the opening quarter of an hour in the league.
Leverkusen set-pieces have very often seen the ball end up in the opposition net: seven goals from set-pieces puts them second in the rankings in the Bundesliga with Freiburg in third spot. The Sunday afternoon game at the BayArena promises to be a real battle, as Bayer 04 and SC Freiburg are the two most competitive teams in the top flight.
SC Freiburg's false start in the Bundesliga has long since been consigned to history. Coach Julian Schuster's team has not lost since the end of August. In addition, the team from the Breisgau recharged their batteries last Thursday in the UEFA Europa League. And things are also looking good in terms of personnel at SCF, where a midfielder could return to the line-up in Leverkusen. Find out who that is and much more in our lowdown on the next opponents HERE.
Do you want the latest information on the match against SC Freiburg? Take a look at the new Werkself Live. The matchday flyer, which provides the most important facts and figures about the game in compact form, is available at the BayArena. Alternatively, it is also available digitally. This time on the XXL poster: Aleix Garcia. Click HERE for the e-paper.
During the half-time break, 13 fan clubs will be honoured by the dugouts for their loyalty Under the Cross. Fernando Carro, Bayer 04 CEO, honours their twenty years of commitment. Here's to many more successful seasons together!
Fans have until 29 November to enter for their chance to win a signed away jersey from the Kasper Hjulmand team as well as a signed Bayer 04 Women's away kit. Raffle tickets can be purchased for five euros each at the Fanwelt counter on the south side of the BayArena. Each ticket will then entered in a lottery, from which two winners will be drawn after the deadline. Proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Tafel Leverkusen e.V. as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations. Further information can be found HERE.
Of the 19 games so far officiated by Harm Osmers, the Werkself have won eleven, drawn four and lost four. Bayer 04 have won all of their last five Bundesliga matches with Osmers in charge, including the 5-0 win over Werder Bremen, which secured the first league title in the club's history. This time, the 40-year-old will be assisted by Dominik Schaal and Christian Gittelmann. Florian Badstübner will be the fourth official and Johann Pfeifer will act as the video assistant referee.
The match will be shown live on DAZN. In addition, Werkself Radio with commentators Niko Hartmann and Florian Bechholz will broadcast live from the BayArena. The audio broadcast will begin half an hour before kick-off. As usual, live text updates will also keep you in the picture so you don't miss any of the match action. You can find both Werkself Radio and the live text update service at bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen has secured a new network partner in Extreme Networks GmbH. The leading provider of AI-powered network automation has agreed a five-year partnership with the Bundesliga club, running until 30 June 2031. As part of this, the club’s existing Wi-Fi 5 infrastructure will be replaced by more than 400 Wi-Fi 7 access points, which are specifically designed to meet the requirements of a stadium with a high user density. The aim is to enhance the fan experience while optimising operational processes and security.
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New signing Miguel Gutiérrez has made a good start at Leverkusen and has promptly earned a nomination for Player of the Month in his first few weeks in the Bundesliga. He has scored one goal and provided three assists in four league games. The Spanish left-back has also brought some impressive stats with him to Bayer 04. Issue #56 of the Werkself magazine has taken a look at these figures. ‘Facts & Fun’ with Miguel Gutiérrez.
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With seven points, Mainz 05 are currently joint seventh, level on points with sixth-placed Bayer 04. In today’s head-to-head clash (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Werkself must be particularly wary of the clinical Mainz strike duo. For Leverkusen fans who have left it to the last minute, there are still a few tickets available from the matchday ticket office. Those following the Black and Reds from home, on the other hand, have a choice: RTL is broadcasting the match on free-to-air TV, and Werkself Radio is also offering the expert commentary of former Bayer 04 player Falko Götz. Today’s matchday news.
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Back from the international break: On Saturday 10 October (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Werkself are away to Mainz 05. Ahead of the clash at the MEWA ARENA against the side currently sixth in the table, head coach Carles Martínez spoke, amongst other things, about the team’s work during the extended international break. The Spaniard also commented, when asked, on a number of squad matters, including Ibrahim Maza.
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FSV Mainz 05 went into the international break on the back of an away win at Borussia Mönchengladbach. Currently sixth in the table, the Rheinhessen side – who have been impressive on the road – now aim to continue their good start to the Bundesliga campaign at home when they face the Werkself on Saturday, 10 October (kick-off: 15:30 CEST). In terms of squad selection, Urs Fischer once again has more options at his disposal. Up front, the Mainz coach is likely to continue relying on what is currently the league’s most successful strike partnership. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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