For Wamser, the World Cup ticket with the German Football Association (DFB) was a mere formality, even before the final two group matches. The Germany team under coach Christian Wück were already through - and the Leverkusen winger played a decisive role. In the 2-0 win against Norway in Cologne, Wamser, who played the full 90 minutes, scored the second goal in the 27th minute with an impressive volley. It was her second goal in her 13th international match. The 2-0 win in Slovenia four days later - this time Wamser played 45 minutes - saw Germany finish top of Group A4 with 16 points from six games.
Claudia Wenger could still qualify for the World Cup finals from 24 June to 25 July 2027 with Austria. The centre-back played in both the 1-0 win against Slovenia and the 2-1 defeat in Norway under new team boss Lars Söndergaard. As the third-placed team in Germany’s group on four points, Austria now enter the first of two possible play-off phases from 7 to 13 October. There, future Leverkusen player Maja Sternad, who started both games for Slovenia, is also hoping to take part in the World Cup.
Kramer did not play for Denmark, but also qualified for the World Cup finals. After wins against Sweden (2-1) and Serbia (4-1), the Danes finished top of Group A1 and can now plan for Brazil.
Five Bayer 04 Women players faced Denmark in each of the last two international matches of the season. Goalkeeper Rafaela Borggräfe, Estrella Merino Gonzalez, Julia Mickenhagen, Selina Ostermeier and Sofie Zdebel were all in the starting XI for the 2-2 draw in the second game. Merino Gonzalez and Zdebel started in the 2-0 win in the first friendly, with Mickenhagen (46’) and Ostermeier (61’) coming on as substitutes. Loreen Bender withdrew from the squad before the first match due to personal reasons.
The new eSports season is just around the corner. The VBL Club Championship by WOW starts on Thursday 15 October (from 18:00 CEST). And, as every year, here’s an overview: What changes are there? What is staying the same?
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Bayer 04 record-appearance maker Rüdiger Vollborn invites you to another evening in the popular ‘Rudi lädt ein’ series: on Tuesday 10 November, in collaboration with Bayer AG, the focus will be on the Nazi period. The focus will be on football, Bayer 04 and the city of Leverkusen.
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen has secured a new network partner in Extreme Networks GmbH. The leading provider of AI-powered network automation has agreed a five-year partnership with the Bundesliga club, running until 30 June 2031. As part of this, the club’s existing Wi-Fi 5 infrastructure will be replaced by more than 400 Wi-Fi 7 access points, which are specifically designed to meet the requirements of a stadium with a high user density. The aim is to enhance the fan experience while optimising operational processes and security.
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New signing Miguel Gutiérrez has made a good start at Leverkusen and has promptly earned a nomination for Player of the Month in his first few weeks in the Bundesliga. He has scored one goal and provided three assists in four league games. The Spanish left-back has also brought some impressive stats with him to Bayer 04. Issue #56 of the Werkself magazine has taken a look at these figures. ‘Facts & Fun’ with Miguel Gutiérrez.
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With seven points, Mainz 05 are currently joint seventh, level on points with sixth-placed Bayer 04. In today’s head-to-head clash (kick-off: 15:30 CEST), the Werkself must be particularly wary of the clinical Mainz strike duo. For Leverkusen fans who have left it to the last minute, there are still a few tickets available from the matchday ticket office. Those following the Black and Reds from home, on the other hand, have a choice: RTL is broadcasting the match on free-to-air TV, and Werkself Radio is also offering the expert commentary of former Bayer 04 player Falko Götz. Today’s matchday news.
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