Bayer 04 begin their campaign away to Feyenoord on 19 September (kick-off 18:45). The first UCL home match at the BayArena follows on 1 October against AC Milan (21:00). The trip to Liverpool is slated for 5 November at 21:00. In the new calendar year, the Werkself travel to Atletico Madrid on 21 January 2025 (21:00) before hosting Sparta Prague on the final matchday of the league phase on 29 January (21:00).
Initial ticket information is available HERE.
Fernando Carro, Bayer 04 CEO, and Simon Rolfes, managing director for sport at Bayer 04, spoke after the draw: "I'm glad the new format has been so positively received," said Carro. "It's going to be a fascinating Champions League season and I'm proud that we're in it. I'm especially looking forward to the trip to Liverpool - and of course the games under the lights at the BayArena." Rolfes added: "It's going to be a very challenging European journey with attractive opponents. The match at Xabi's old stomping ground, Anfield, is obviously a real highlight - as are the two games against the Milan teams at the BayArena, although I would've liked to experience one of them at the San Siro."
Information on the new format of the UEFA Champions League in 2024/25 can be found HERE.
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