The top match against the record champions has attracted great interest and not just in Germany. Bundesliga fixture number 91 between the two clubs is set to be broadcast to over 200 countries.
The Werkself have not been beaten in the last three Bundesliga games against Bayern Munich (two wins, one draw). That is the longest successful run for the Black and Reds against FC Bayern in the top-flight. Bayer 04 have not lost on the road in the last 19 league matches.
FC Bayern have made the equal best start to a league campaign this term with four wins in the four Bundesliga games so far and a goal difference of +13 (16-3).
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany does not have a full squad to choose from today. New signing Hiroki Ito (metatarsal) plus the formerly on loan at Leverkusen Josip Stanisic (knee) and fellow defender Sacha Boey (knee) are sidelined through injury. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, recently out of action for one game due to a knock, could be back in goal. A late decision will be made.
FC Bayern have clocked up an impressive 20 goals in their last three matches. A 6-1 win away to newly promoted Holstein Kiel was followed by a 9-2 victory over Dynamo Zagreb at home in the Champions League and last weekend saw a 5-0 win away to Werder Bremen. In addition to new signing Michael Olise, who has proved to be a big hit on the right wing, striker Harry Kane has been most impressive again. The England international said before today's top match: "We have to go into the game against Leverkusen with the same mentality, the same hunger as we did in previous matches. Last season they showed how strong they are. It will be a tough game.” Further information on today's opposition can be found in our lowdown on the next oppnents.
Alonso and his team can look forward to great support: 7500 Leverkusen supporters will be at the game at the Allianz Arena. The demand for tickets was very high and the whole away allocation was sold out in a day.
The Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team have put together information for Werkself fans travelling to the away game at the Allianz Arena. HERE is the fan information.
The German Football Association (DFB) has put Felix Zwayer in charge of the top match at FC Bayern. The 43-year-old referee has previously officiated 32 games involving the Werkself. Zwayer's assistants are Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz, Bastian Dankert is the VAR.
As ever, supporters unable to be at the match can follow the game on Werkself Radio. The audio broadcast starts 30 minutes before kick-off with commentary provided by Niko Hartmann. In addition, the live text update service will keep fans up-to-date. Both Werkself Radio and the live text update service are available at bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app.
Following the Bundesliga clash against RB Leipzig (Sunday, 20 September, 15:30 CEST), some of the Werkself first team players will be heading off for the first international break of the season. Here is an overview of the Bayer 04 players called up for their national teams and all the details of their upcoming matches.
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A special visit to the BayArena: 222 members from volunteer fire brigades in Leverkusen, the Rheinisch-Bergisch district and the Oberbergisch district watched the Werkself’s 2–0 home win over Slovenian champions NK Celje live in the stadium. Bayer 04 had invited them to the 2026/27 Europa League opener as a thank-you for their tremendous dedication. They watched the match together in Block F4.
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The Bayer 04 U19s have extended their winning run with a fifth consecutive victory on Matchday 5 of the DFB Youth League’s preliminary round. Coach Patrick Greveraars’ side secured a 3–2 (2–1) win in their match against second-placed FC Viktoria Köln, with Burak Kir and Nebe Domnic scoring for the hosts in the first half before captain Ben Hawighorst found the net after the break.
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Bayer 04 will have to manage without defender Guéla Doué for the time being. The Ivory Coast international sustained a muscle injury to his right calf during the final Werkself training session yesterday ahead of the Europa League clash with Slovenian champions NK Celje.
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For the first time since reaching the final against AS Roma (2–2, first leg 2–0) in May 2024, Bayer 04 are playing another home match in the UEFA Europa League – and they will be wearing their new European kit. On Wednesday 16 September (kick-off: 21:00 CEST), the BayArena will welcome Slovenian champions NK Celje, who appointed a new coach this week following a mixed start to the season. Under the slogan “40 Years Across Europe. Still Creating History.”, the Black and Reds now aim to add the next chapter to their European history, which has seen so much success in recent years. Bayer 04 fans can follow the match on free-to-air TV on RTL, as well as on Sky and Werkself Radio. The matchday news.
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