"I'm delighted with the draw," managing director sport Simon Rolfes told members of the media after the draw, adding: "In sporting terms, of course, both are top opponents, but on the one hand we're up against two former players of ours in Kai Havertz and Piero Hincapie and on the other we're playing on the European stage. That's what you compete for in the Champions League." Rolfes sees a lot of quality in the Arsenal squad, "physically and in terms of football. That's why they're a top favourite to win the Champions League and the Premier League and why it's fun to compete with them."
The first leg against the Premier League leaders is at home at the BayArena on Wednesday, 11 March (kick-off: 18:45 CET). The second leg in London will take place a week later on Tuesday, 17 March (kick-off: 21:00 CET).
Tickets for the home clash go on sale on Tuesday, 3 March at 12:00 CET.
Tickets for the second leg at Arsenal will be available from Thursday, 5 March (12:00 CET). As usual, Bayer 04 will publish all further information on the club media channels. In addition, all ticket information for the UEFA Champions League and other competitions is always be sent out via newsletter. Register HERE.
The possible pairings in the quarter-finals and semi-finals were also determined during the draw on Friday afternoon. The quarter-finals will take place on 7/8 and 14/15 April. The semi-finals will be played on 28/29 April and 5/6 May. The final in Budapest is on 30 May.
From his arrival at the airport, the medical and contract signing, right through to photo shoots, his very own trading card and his first interview at the BayArena: Werkself TV followed new signing Afonso Moreira up close on his first day in Leverkusen. In the interview, the 21-year-old Portuguese left-winger, who has joined the Werkself from Lyon, talks about his excitement ahead of joining Bayer 04 and the Bundesliga, as well as his conversation with head coach Carles Martínez. Moreira also reveals the secret behind his iconic goal celebration – which he intends to perform “as often as possible” at the BayArena next season...
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A new signing for the U19s: Bayer 04 have signed winger Clinton Wilson from Schalke 04. The 18-year-old previously played for Leverkusen youth teams from January to June 2024.
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After eight years, Ida Daedelow is set to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen. The 18-year-old, whose original contract was due to run to 2027, is joining second-division side VfL Bochum.
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As with the other youth teams (U16 to U19), Bayer 04 are also relying on familiar faces—some in new roles—and fresh impetus from the coaching staff for the 2026/27 season in the younger age groups. An overview of the U11 to U15 teams.
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