Yes, I'd like to see videos dispalyed.
"We've had a very good week with a lot of anticipation for this next assignment," highlighted Kasper Hjulmand at his press conference on Friday. After four wins from the last five league matches, including victories in Dortmund and Cologne as well as the 4-1 success at home to RB Leipzig last time out, the Dane said: "Obviously the mood is positive and the confidence is there. We want to take the push from the last game to Stuttgart. But it starts from zero again on Saturday."
Across the last five matchdays, Bayer 04 have gained seven points on VfB and four on TSG Hoffenheim in the table, with all three teams now tied on the same number. "It's didn't look as positive a few weeks ago, but we've had good results," added Hjulmand. "That's put us in a good position and now we want to capitalise on it."
Thursday's Europa League results confirmed that the Bundesliga will only have four places in the UEFA Champions League next season. Ahead of this showdown between fourth-placed Leverkusen and fifth-placed Stuttgart, Hjulmand said: "We need to play with concentration and mental strength. They've had a very good season, picked up a lot of points and are also in the cup final. They press heavily man-to-man, we know that. We're ready for the challenge."
On the personnel front, Hjulmand was keeping his cards close to his chest on the eve of the game, only confirming that Lucas Vázquez could return to the squad.
When asked about the often impressive displays against top teams in recent months - such as Arsenal, Bayern, Dortmund and Leipzig - the 54-year-old explained: "We have quite good players too. (laughs) It can help us when our opponents also try to play football and attack a lot. It obviously gives the match a different feel. Generally, Stuttgart are also an attack-minded team. It's certainly going to be another interesting and eventful match!"
The Werkself will be cheered on by around 4,000 fans at the MHP Arena.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the contract with full-back Arthur ahead of schedule. The Werkself have agreed a new deal with the Brazilian to 30 June 2031. The 23-year-old was previously under contract to the summer of 2028.
Show more
Bayer 04 Leverkusen continue building the squad for the new season in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga. The 25-year-old midfielder Marlene Müller has joined the club from RB Leipzig on a contract to 30 June 2028.
Show more
Bayer 04 are introducing changes to the ticket price structure for the 2026/27 season. In addition to adjusting the ticket prices, the ticket categories will also be reorganised. All season ticket holders have already been informed of the changes by e-mail. The most important information at a glance.
Show more
Ibrahim Maza joined Bayer 04 from Hertha Berlin in the summer of 2025. The youngster from Berlin developed into a difference-maker in his first season with the Werkself. Find out what makes the highly talented player tick in this very personal interview. Among other things, Maza talks about his Algerian-Vietnamese-German home, the role of his family and the importance of Islam for him both in his private life and in football...
Show more
Talking to each other instead of about each other - that was the motto of the ‘Stadiontalk’ on Monday in the BayArena. Representatives from Bayer 04 and other companies, politicians and trainees from the region came together to discuss the career prospects for young people as well as existing challenges and hurdles.
Show more
