Germany began the final game in Group B with goalkeeper Anne Moll, captain Paulina Bartz, Julia Mickenhagen and Estrella Merino Gonzalez in the starting XI, Delice Boboy came on as a substitute on 76 minutes. The team led by Germany coach Michael Urbansky went in to half-time 1-0 down due to a goal from Noemí Bejarano (14’). Late on in the second half, Spain doubled their lead with a strike from Paula Comendador making it 2-0 (88’) to secure a slot in the semi-finals.
For the Germany U19 side, including the Bayer 04 quintet, the European Championships ends with the group stage. Spain face England in the last four with Netherlands playing France in the other semi-final. The final is on Saturday 27 July with the kick-off at 17.00 CEST.
The Bayer 04 women’s team secured a win in the friendly during the international break. Without a total of eight international players, coach Roberto Pätzold’s team defeated Bundesliga 2 side Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–1 at the Kurtekotten Training Centre, thanks to goals from Lobke Loonen (1’, penalty), Caroline Kehrer (41') and Valentina Mädl (66').
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Exciting experiences and exclusive insights into the Werkself and the BayArena awaited the young footballers from the BA04 Football Academy Guangzhou in China during their visit to the Rhineland this week. As well as taking part in a joint training session with the Bayer 04 Football Academy, the youngsters marvelled at the Bundesliga club’s stadium during a guided tour. The highlight of the visit was a private press conference with former Bayer 04 striker Stefan Kießling, during which he shared tips from his own career with the young players. On Saturday afternoon, 10 October, the group will round off their visit by supporting the Werkself in the away match in Mainz.
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During the first international break of the 2026/27 season, set to last just under three weeks, nine Bayer 04 first-team players are in action with their respective national teams. Read on for updates on matches featuring Werkself players…
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Fun, games and promising talent: At the fourth Bayer 04 Junior Girls’ Talent Day at the Kurtekotten training centre, 90 football-mad girls had the chance to put themselves forward for the Werkself youth teams. During a 90-minute training session, children born between 2011 and 2019 had the chance to demonstrate their skills.
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