Robert Andrich joined Bayer 04 in the summer. Signed from Union Berlin, the holding midfielder has impressed fans and coaches alike both on and off the pitch with his competent spirit and desire to win. Andrich will be on the Saturday night sports programme Sportstudio to discuss his first six months at Leverkusen and the targets for the Potsdam-born midfielder with the Werkself in the coming weeks and months.
The German Football Association (DFB) have appointed Daniel Schlager as the match referee. The 31-year-old has previously officiated for Werkself matches (three in the Bundesliga, one in the DFB Cup) – the first match under him was was a victory against Fortuna Düsseldorf in 2020 and that was followed by a draw and two defeats. Schlager did not produce any red cards in those four matches.
A few hours before the Bundesliga home game against the team from Castroper Straße the matchday flyer Werkself LIVE is available as usual online. In addition to key facts and the two team squads there is a matchday post on the reverse side – this time it is the striker Amine Adli. Click HERE for the digital flyer.
Ticket offices will not be open at the BayArena ahead of today's game. However, it is possible to purchase tickets online up to kick-off via the Ticket web shop.
Important information on travel, access criteria and payments plus hygiene and conduct rules can be seen on the matchday FAQs.
The Schwadbud in the East Stand at the BayArena will remain closed at least to the end of the year. Kiosks around the stadium are available to fans on matchdays. The Schwadbud will unfortunately also be closed for Bayer 04 away games. Here we can recommend the BAX Biergarten opposite the BayArena – the new venue directly behind the Ostermann Arena.
Not voted yet? The vote for the October Goal of the Month on ARD Sportschau has a few days to run and you can vote for the Bayer 04 youngster Iker Bravo. The 16-year-old scored with a brilliant overhead kick to make it 2-1 in the U19 match against Fortuna Düsseldorf (3-1). You can see the remarkable feat again HERE.
Bayer 04 fans can vote for the Spanish youngster at sportschau.de or by calling 01371 36900 from a German landline (€0.14 per minute).
Dmitri Bulykin is today celebrating his 41st birthday. The Russian centre forward played for the Werkself in 2007/08 making 15 Bundesliga appearances and he score two goals and provided two assists. Following the end of his playing career in the summer of 2014, Bulykin went on to be a member of the board at Lokomotiv Moscow. Many happy returns.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 0-1 loss against TSG Hoffenheim on the 19th matchday of the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga 2025/26.
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It is an expression of solidarity and a tribute to the unique fan culture Under the Cross: Bayer 04 Leverkusen make a special statement with the "50 Years of Fan Clubs" jersey. To mark the founding of the "First Fan Club 1976 Leverkusen", which was followed by many more over the years right up to the present day, the Bundesliga club is commemorating 50 years of passion with this new jersey. Highs and lows, successes celebrated together as well as defeats suffered are manifested in this piece of white fabric, a symbol of unwavering identification with the Werkself.
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A proud anniversary: 2026 marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the first Bayer 04 official fan club. The pioneers of the "First fan club 1976 Leverkusen" still hold their love for the club dear, black and red passion knows no expiry date. Read on to discover the development of organised fan culture at Bayer 04 and where it is practised around the country and the world.
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After a run of seven games unbeaten in all competitions, the Werkself suffered a 1-0 defeat at FC Union Berlin despite their best efforts. Captain Robert Andrich, who took responsibility for the goal, said after the match: "Now we have to focus on not losing our heads even in difficult situations. That has always made us strong in the past." The Werkself review.
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