Following a team meeting featuring contributions from Pätzold and sporting director Achim Feifel, the first players took to the training pitch at around 09:50 CEST. Also present were the seven new signings so far: Natasha Kowalski, Paulina Platner (both from SGS Essen), Lobke Loonen (FC Utrecht), Marlene Müller (RB Leipzig), Carolin Simon (Bayern Munich), Maja Sternad (Werder Bremen) and Emily Wallrabenstein (Eintracht Frankfurt II). Jana Lindner from the club’s U23s rounded off the group. The only players absent for the first session were Cornelia Kramer (personal reasons), Claudia Wenger (wisdom tooth operation) and Amy Wrigge (torn cruciate ligament). During the one-hour training session, following the warm-up, the programme included short passing drills, rondos and a practice match.
The day before, except for Wrigge, Kramer and Wenger, all the players completed the first part of their performance assessments at the Werkstatt – the training and rehabilitation centre at the BayArena – to mark the start of pre-season preparations. In addition to flexibility tests, the programme – under the guidance of the fitness coaches – initially included a running analysis, jumping exercises and a hip strength test.
Following an initial full week of training – during which the team will train on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 09:30 CEST each day – the following week will conclude with the first friendly. On Saturday, 4 July (14:00 CEST), the Werkself host Bundesliga newcomers Mainz 05 at Kurtekotten. Admission to the match is free.
From 13 to 19 July, the Bayer 04 Women’s team will, as they did last summer, hold a week-long training camp in Rieden in the Upper Palatinate. Following a week off from training, the second phase of pre-season for the new Bundesliga campaign will begin on Monday 27 July, with the first matchday between 21 and 24 August. The new provisional fixture list for the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga is expected to be published in mid-July.
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Calling all Werkself fans: Even during the three-week international break – a first for September and October – you have the chance to visit the BayArena – and for a very special occasion. Bayer 04 is hosting a Health Day on Saturday 3 October, from 10:00 to 14:00 CEST in the Premium Lounge. Together with Bayer Vital and main sponsor BarmeniaGothaer, the Bundesliga club invites you to an interactive, free event centred on the theme of health. Partners will be present on site with their own exciting activities. Here is an overview of the programme of events.
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Werkself-TV shows the highlights of Bayer 04 Women's 2-1 win at SC Freiburg on Matchday 5 of the 2026/27 Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga.
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Bayer 04 produced an impressive display from start to finish as they maintained their perfect home record this season with a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig on Bundesliga Matchday 4. Patrik Schick opened the scoring just before half-time, with Miguel Gutiérrez getting his first Werkself goal to wrap up the three points at the BayArena, where fans also got to enjoy the family matchday activities.
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Peter Hermann passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. The entire Bayer 04 family is deeply saddened by the loss of a much-loved figure who helped shape football in Leverkusen over many decades. He was also one of the most respected coaches in the whole of Germany. Hermann had been suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) for some time.
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