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.
Contribute to a good cause and win something special! The Bayer 04 jersey competition is entering its third round: From 10 October and up to and including 29 November, raffle tickets can be purchased for five euros each at the Fanwelt on the south side of the BayArena for the chance to win one of two signed away jerseys. The proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Tafel Leverkusen e.V. as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Heads up, girls! Do you dream of wearing the Bayer Cross on your chest? To play in black and red like your role models Carlotta Wamser, Kristin Kögel, Friederike Repohl and Co. from the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga? Then take your chance now. Our female youth teams are once again on the lookout for new talent. That's why Bayer 04 is organising trials for female junior players on 26 October 2025 for the second time this year.
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A strong and successful partnership that will be continued: Bayer 04 and Energieversorgung Leverkusen GmbH & Co. KG (EVL) have extended their contract for energy supply and related services until 30 June 2027. As part of this, EVL will continue to hold the naming rights to the family section at the BayArena.
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Just over a year after Bayer 04 Leverkusen fans in the New York City area crowded into a beer garden in Brooklyn to celebrate Die Werkself with an early season Bundesliga win, another enthusiastic crowd dressed in black and red gathered at The Banshee pub in Boston on Saturday morning to watch the boys take down 1. FC Union Berlin, 2-0, on Matchday 6.
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