With famous attractions like museums, art galleries and historic sites it is no surprise that the Spanish capital Madrid is so popular. So why not combine the Champions League away match for the Werkself with a couple of tours around the multifaceted metropolis? weloveholidays offers Bayer 04 fans exclusive holiday deals for the match in Madrid – click HERE for further information. In addition, there are the following tips for optimum preparation for the away trip.
For people looking to get their step count up: Tourists and locals are to be found on the Puerta del Sol square in the heart of Madrid. It's the best place to discover the historic side of Madrid. From here you can reach the Plaza Mayor, another significant square, and the Plaza de España where famous skyscrapers and fountains await.
Real foodies get their money's worth at several markets in Madrid including the Mercado de San Miguel and the Mercado San Antón. Here there are numerous food stands you can visit to taste typical Spanish delicacies. Anyone who wants to experience the authentic Madrid lifestyle should definitely make their way through the Barrio de La Latina quarter with its narrow and winding side streets. Here there are countless tapas bars serving typical Spanish dishes.
For cathedral lovers: One of the biggest cathedrals in Europe is the Catedral de la Almudena. There are also lots of other churches and cathedrals to discover such as the Colegiata de San Isidro and the Real Basílica San Francisco el Grande, which has one of the biggest domes in Europe.
For palace fans: The Palacio Real is the royal palace in Madrid and a real feast for the eyes. This magnificent building is one of the biggest palaces in Europe and the residence of the Spanish royal family. Inside there are luxurious halls, ornate paintings and an impressive armoury. The wonderful Sabatini Gardens are definitely worth a visit as they are right next to the palace and offer a breathtaking view of the city.
Art lovers are in the perfect spot at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. The museum for modern art houses a number of works from Pablo Picasso. Madrid also has one of the most significant art museums in the world, the Museo del Prado containing over 4,000 works of art.
And time to relax: Ahead of the game it is worth taking a detour to Retiro Park where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the green surroundings. You can also go boating on the Lago Grande or visit the famous Glass Palace.
Bayer 04 can go through to the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League for the ninth time tonight, 24 February (kick-off: 21:00 CET) and be in the top 16 clubs in Europe. A good omen: Leverkusen have progressed to the next round after winning the first leg in 20 of their 22 knockout rounds in European competitions to date. For their part, Greek record champions Olympiacos rested several players for last weekend’s league fixture ahead of the play-off second leg at the BayArena and will now do everything in their power to turn the tide with their usual aggressive and high pressing. The discussions on Werkself radio are likely to be just as intense as the battle on the pitch, with commentator Florian Bechholz welcoming honorary captain Stefan Kießling and goalkeeper Mark Flekken. Today’s matchday news.
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With the advantage of the 2-0 first-leg win in the play-offs, the Werkself are looking to book their place in the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League at the sold-out BayArena. Ahead of the home game against Olympiacos on Tuesday, 24 February (kick-off: 21:00 CET), coach Kasper Hjulmand and goalkeeper Janis Blaswich spoke about the position ahead of the match, the visitors' strength at set-pieces and a personnel issue for the home side.
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With a win in the Greek Super League last weekend, Olympiacos achieved success on the pitch ahead of the UEFA Champions League play-off second leg at Bayer 04 on Tuesday, 24 February (kick-off: 21:00 CET). Coach José Luis Mendilibar rested many of his regular starters.
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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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