
For Bayer 04, the clash with Wiesbaden will be the first competitive match of the 2026/27 season. Managing director sport Simon Rolfes spoke after the draw: "Wehen Wiesbaden are an established professional club from the third division, who will give their all and perform with passion in front their home crowd. Our aim is clear: we want to make the first round a success and lay the foundations for a long Pokal run."
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Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
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Goalkeeper Mark Flekken and goalscorer Miguel Gutiérrez spoke to Werkself-TV after the 2-0 win at home to RB Leipzig on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga...
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Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 2-1 win at SC Freiburg on Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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Werkself TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04's 2-0 win against RB Leipzig on Matchday 4 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season...
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Bayer 04 produced an impressive display from start to finish as they maintained their perfect home record this season with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Bundesliga Matchday 4. Patrik Schick opened the scoring just before half-time, with Miguel Gutiérrez getting his first Werkself goal to wrap up the three points at the BayArena, where fans also got to enjoy the family matchday activities.
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