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Fan information for Qarabag away game

Back on the Caspian Sea: The Werkself are away to the Azerbaijani champions Qarabag in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, 7 March (kick-off: 18.45 CET). Bayer 04 fan liaison brings you the latest information on the away game at the Tofiq Bahramov Stadium, where the Black and Reds beat Qarabag 1-0 in the group stage in November 2023…
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ENTRY REQUIREMEMTS FOR AZERBAIJAN

Before travelling ensure you find out about vital information regarding Azerbaijan. We have put together several important points here:

  • On arrival:
  • Valid passport required (must be valid for at least three months after the planned departure date or the validity of the visa)
  • Complete customs declaration (including valuables, tobacco, alcohol, commercial goods, cash)
  • Have details of accommodation to hand – can be required to be shown
  • In the country:
  • Cash is available from cash dispensers (in limited amounts) using a credit card or via cash exchange at a bureau de change
  • The strict laws on drugs must be adhered to

Immigration and customs requirements for German citizens can be changed at short notice without the Federal Foreign Office being informed. Therefore, please enquire before travel with the diplomatic missions in the destination country.

 

 

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Information on Baku and Azerbaijan

Information on Azerbaijan Information on Baku

STADIUM

  • Stadium opens: 19.45 (local time) – Kick-off: 21.45 (local time)
  • Away section: Entrance C (South) – next to Restaurant Qebele-Xanlar
  • Away block: Block 28
  • Security checks by the police will take place at the entrance to the stadium.
  • Random alcohol breathalyser checks are possible - heavily intoxicated persons may be refused entry
  • Smoking is banned throughout the stadium
  • There are no left luggage facilities in the away section
  • Payment for food and drink: all usual payment methods (cash in manat plus credit cards)
Plan Tofiq Bahramov Stadion

prohibited items

  • Bags and rucksacks bigger than A4 – Tip: Leave everything you don't need at the hotel
  • Brought food and drink
  • Professional cameras
  • Power banks
  • Vapes + liquids
  • Lighters
  • Alcohol
  • Please observe the smoking ban

match tickets/ticket office

  • The sales process in Leverkusen has finished.
  • All tickets were sent out by Monday at the latest. Fans who have not received a ticket by Tuesday should email info@bayer04.de
  • Matchday ticket office: closed
  • Print@home tickets can also be read on mobile phone.

Schwadbud

Bayer 04 fans staying at home have the opportunity to watch the game at the Schwadbud. Doors open one hour before kick-off. It's a case of first-come, first-served. There will be no table reservations. The Schwadbud will close shortly after the end of the game.

Fan items

  • Permitted items:
    - Five flags up to a maximum of 2 metres in length with plastic pole (PVC)
    - Fan club banners and flags on fences (Providing space is available - emergency exits must be kept clear)
  • ALL items must be registered with us beforehand via email to fanbetreuung@bayer04.de

Meeting Point

As it stands, there is NO meeting point. If this changes, we will provide information via our social media channels.

Rucksacks & BAGS

  • Bags and rucksacks: Up to A4 size are permitted
  • There are no left luggage facilities

CAMERAs

  • Film and sound recordings for private purposes only
  • NO professional equipment allowed (e.g. telephoto lenses, camera bags, additional lenses, tripods, screw-mountable cameras)

contacts & further Information

Your on-site Bayer 04 fan liaison contacts are Lucia ‘Lucy’ Thum and Tim Gelshäuser. The fan liaison mobile phone number on matchday is 0152 / 22 880 104. Contacts for Fanprojekt Leverkusen e.V. are Daniela Frühling and Riccardo Bitonti.

If you require further information, we will keep you up-to-date on Facebook and Instagram.

Any questions before travelling? Then send us an email at fanbetreuung@bayer04.de or call us on 0049 (0)214/8660-861.

We wish you a safe journey and a good match!

Best regards from the Fan House,

Lucy, Paffi, Rudi and Sebo

Fanbetreuung@Bayer04.de
March 2024

 

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