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"The first step is believing in it. Both us and the fans have to do it. We have to play with great courage and passion – while of course keeping a clear head – and give our all right to the end. We have absolutely nothing to lose and everything to gain," said Xabi Alonso at the pre-match press conference on Monday afternoon.
Jonathan Tah provided a brief review of last week: "Of course, it wasn't great. But the two lost games act as incentive and motivation to win again. At first you feel frustration but then it's about turning the negative energy into positivity and intensity on the pitch. We are ready and can't wait for tomorrow!"
FC Bayern have never before given away a three-goal lead from the first leg in a European competition. Bayer 04 have come back from a 3-0 defeat in the first leg: In the final of the UEFA Cup in 1988 it was 3-0 to Bayer 04 after extra time in the second leg. Black and Reds won the penalty shootout 3-2 to lift the UEFA Cup. The game was like a film. Tah: "I probably wasn't even planned at the time. (He laughs) But obviously I know the history. It could be a special game tomorrow too. It will be a huge challenge but we're happy to take it on."
And Alonso, who was 3-0 down with Liverpool in the Champions League final against AC Milan but went on to win in the end (3-3 a.e.t., 3-2 on penalties, ed.), also believes going through is possible. "We've already achieved the apparently impossible once before. We became the unbeaten champions of Germany," said the Spaniard. And he added: "There's always everything to play for. Bochum showed that at the weekend for example when they were 2-0 down and won 3-2. Anything can happen after the kick off."
In tomorrow’s second leg, Alonso will have to manage without long-term injured players Jeanuel Belocian and Martin Terrier as well as Nordi Mukiele, suspended after being sent off in the first leg, plus Florian Wirtz (ligamenmt injury in right ankle). "I'm very sorry for Flo, he was on good form. Now is the moment to show we are a complete team and can also win without him," said Alonso. Tah added: "Now it's the best test to prove that we can compensate for something like that as a team. Everybody is aware how important he is but we have to deal with it. We will play for him tomorrow as well so that he can still play in the Champions League this season when he comes back."
There will be a full house at the BayArena with 2,000 away fans expected from Munich. The second leg in the Round of 16 will be shown live on Prime Video. In addition, Werkself Radio will broadcast live from the BayArena 30 minutes before kick-off.
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 2-1 at TSG Hoffenheim on the 3rd matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga 2026/27.
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Bayer 04 has secured a new premium partner in DXC Technology, a leading provider of enterprise technology and innovation. The club has agreed a partnership with DXC running until 30 June 2028. At the heart of the partnership is DXC’s role as an AI integration partner. The company is integrating Bayer 04’s previously separate digital systems into a unified fan journey that begins long before matchday and extends well beyond the stadium visit. As a partner of the women’s team and main sponsor of #B04eSports, DXC will be supporting two promising sections of the club during this period. DXC will also gain significant visibility as the sleeve partner of the women’s team in the DFB Pokal.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen have secured a new premium partner in the form of DRIVIO. DRIVIO, already part of the club’s partner portfolio as a reliable car subscription partner for Bayer 04, will continue to support the club in this capacity and, with immediate effect, also join the premium group of companies that cooperate closely with the Werkself. The premium and car subscription partnership between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and DRIVIO will initially run until 30 June 2027.
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“Welcome home” was the message from a visually emotional fan in the direction of Moussa Diaby after Wednesday’s open training session. The French winger had just appeared on the BayArena training ground for the first time in three years following his return to Bayer 04. And before he took time for selfies and autographs, Diaby spoke to the media. Fellow new arrival Guéla Doué was also in action but not with the team for now.
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