The match against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach will be the first game for Bayer 04 in the 2025/26 campaign. Managing director sport Simon Rolfes shared his views on the draw: "We will definitely face a highly motivated opponent in SG Sonnenhof Großaspach and we will have to take them very seriously. We want to start the season with a win. Our target is to go a long way in this competition again."
The second round in the DFB Pokal is on 29/30 October, the Round of 16 ties will be played on 3/4 December. The quarter-finals follow on 4/5 and 25/26 February 2026. The semi-finals are due to be played on 1/2 April. The final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin will be played on 24 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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