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"Perhaps we face the toughest game of the season in the Bundesliga," said Xabi Alonso at the start of the pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon. However, the Spaniard is full of anticipation for the top clash at the record champions and he is demanding the highest levels of concentration: "Games at the Allianz Arena are tough and it's always been like that. We have a clear approach to the game, we can't be too hesitant and we mustn't allow big gaps." Alonso added: "We need an almost perfect performance if we want to get a result in Munich."
Bayern Munich currently top the Bundesliga table ahead of the Werkself in second place with four wins in four games and a goal difference of plus 13 (16-3). The team led by head coach Vincent Kompany have scored 20 goals in the last three games across all competitions. Alonso said about the impressive start to the season for FC Bayern: "Vincent has a good influence on the team. They are playing with great energy and have good ideas." Therefore it is clear to the Werkself coach: "We have to be ready for all situations, it will be a big challenge as always."
The Werkself attack has again been strong this season. The Black and Reds have the second highest number of goals in the Bundesliga this season with 13 to date. At the same time, Alonso does know that nine goals conceded in four games are too many: "It's difficult to win games if we don't defend well. But that does not only apply to the defenders. It's down to the whole team. We've analysed the last few matches and had time this week to work on it."
For the clash with FC Bayern, to be broadcast in over 200 countries, Xabi Alonso has a full squad and he shared the following information in reply to a question on Exequiel Palacios: "Everybody's ready for 90 minutes." The team will set off for the capital of Bavaria on Friday afternoon after the final pre-match training session.
Alonso and his team can look forward to great support on the road: 7,500 Leverkusen supporters will be at the game at the Allianz Arena. The demand for tickets was very high with the whole away allocation sold out after a day.
The Bayer 04 Women's first-team squad has taken on three homegrown players: Louisa Remien, Paula Schwartze and Amy Wrigge will be part of the Bundesliga team for the new season.
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The season card waiting list, introduced by Bayer 04 last season, is open to Bayer 04 Club members. Read on for further information.
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Olá, Brasil! The Bayer 04 flight landed safely in Rio de Janeiro early on Tuesday morning local time. From the airport it was straight to the beach in immediate proximity to the team hotel where club legend Paulo Sergio welcomed the team. The first training session is on the agenda in the afternoon. Bayer04.de will provide a close-up report on the Werkself over the next ten days with one blog per day giving insights into the events on tour. Day one of the Bayer 04 Brazil Tour (timings are in local time).
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The Werkself training camp officially began early on Tuesday morning with the landing in Rio de Janeiro. Ahead of the first session in the afternoon local time, bayer04.de profiles the talented youngsters from the youth teams who have travelled to Brazil.
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The welcome in Brazil could not have been more fitting: Paulo Sergio, with a small Bayer 04 delegation, welcomed the Werkself to Rio de Janeiro on the beach in front of the team hotel on Tuesday morning local time. Under clear blue skies, players, coaches and staff joined together for a group photo and then it was off to the rooms and breakfast. Shortly after the Werkself arrived, club legend Paulo Sergio, who will accompany the Werkself over the coming days, talked bayer04.de about these emotional moments for him.
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