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BayArena
Bundesliga - 07.12.2024

Matchday news #FCBSTP: Long-awaited fixture, food donations and half-time honours

St. Pauli are the visitors to Leverkusen for today’s 3.30pm CET kick-off on Matchday 13 in the Bundesliga, with some 3,000 fans from Hamburg coming to a sold-out BayArena. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the game in our matchday news.

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Die PK vor dem Heimspiel gegen den FC St. Pauli | 13. Spieltag
Werkself-TV - 07.12.2024

Alonso ahead of #B04STP: “Play in a creative and clinical way”

Bayer 04 take on St. Pauli in the Bundesliga for the first time in 13 years in front of a sold-out BayArena crowd on Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CET). Ahead of the game, head coach Xabi Alonso spoke about Pauli’s “structure and dynamic”, as well as options in attack in the absence of Patrik Schick and the final run to the end of the year.

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FC St. Pauli
Bundesliga - 07.12.2024

Our next opponents: St. Pauli solid at the back but room for improvement up front

For the first time in 13 years, Bayer 04 welcome St. Pauli to the BayArena this Saturday (kick-off: 3.30pm CET). The promoted side have shown so far that that are a tough nut to crack, while last week’s first home win of the season proves they have potential in attack. Here’s all you need to know about our next opponents.

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Jubel nach dem Spiel
DFB-Pokal - 04.12.2024

Werkself Review #FCBB04: Five games unbeaten against Bayern

The holders against the record winners: this high-profile clash lived up to expectations. In the DFB Pokal round of 16, Bayer 04 and FC Bayern Munich delivered a hard-fought contest. In the end it was the Werkself who progressed to the quarter-finals thanks to ruthless efficiency in attack and composure in defence. Head coach Xabi Alonso remains unbeaten against FC Bayern as Leverkusen coach after five meetings – something never achieved by a Bundesliga coach before. The Werkself Review.

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Tella Jubel
DFB-Pokal - 03.12.2024

Werkself beat Bayern 1-0 to reach DFB Pokal quarter-finals

Bayer 04 claimed a 1-0 win away at Bayern Munich to reach the quarter-finals of the DFB Pokal. Nathan Tella headed in the only goal of the evening in the 68th minute for the reigning double winners in a heated affair, where Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was shown an early red card.

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Women

Cornelia Kramer erzielt das 1:0
Women - 06.12.2024

Bayer 04 Women knock Wolfsburg off top spot with 1-0 win

Bayer 04 Women produced an excellent performance to beat Wolfsburg 1-0 at home on Friday night and knock the She-Wolves off top spot in the Google Pixel Bundesliga as the season reached its halfway stage. Cornelia Kramer got the only goal early in the second half in front of a crowd of 1,510 at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. The result makes it five straight wins in all competitions for Leverkusen, who go top overnight on 26 points – the best total in the club’s history from the first half of a Bundesliga season – ahead of the DFB Pokal holders with 25.

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Roberto Pätzold im Training
Women - 05.12.2024

In-form Bayer 04 Women host leaders Wolfsburg ahead of midpoint of season

Bayer 04 Women are looking to finish what’s already the best first half of a Bundesliga season in their history with the huge scalp of the league leaders as Wolfsburg come to the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion on Friday (kick-off: 6.30pm CET). Victory would even see Roberto Pätzold’s side go top of the table overnight at least.

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Estrella Merino Gonzalez
Women - 04.12.2024

Merino Gonzalez in goal groove: Women's international round-up

With two days to go until the top-of-the-table clash against VfL Wolfsburg in the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga, bayer04.de looks back over Bayer 04 Women's international exploits. Eleven players were in action with their countries in recent days – with mixed success. Seven of them represented either the Germany U23s or U20s, while one player scored three goals in total.

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Tor durch Loreen Bender
Women - 28.11.2024

4-0 against Zwolle: Women win big in friendly during international break

Without a large number of regular starters, the Bayer 04 Women used the international break for a successful friendly. The team led by head coach Roberto Pätzold beat top-flight Dutch club PEC Zwolle 4-0 in Siebengewald. In the absence of eleven players on international duty plus a number of injuries, the Werkself goals were scored by Loreen Bender (12’, 18’), Lilla Turanyi (45’) and Caroline Kehrer (50’).

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Youth

Marton Szep
U19 - 26.11.2024

1-0 Youth League defeat – Salzburg win thanks to long-range effort

The Bayer 04 U19s narrowly lost to FC Salzburg from Austria in their fifth match of the 2024/25 UEFA Youth League campaign. The 404 spectators at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion saw the side lying second in the table score what proved to be the match-winner from distance before going a man down early in the second half.

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Youth - 14.11.2024

Training course at the BayArena on 'Effective coaching in junior football'

A training course for external coaches covering age groups U8 to U13 on 'Effective coaching in junior football' was held at the BayArena this week. The course, with this initial event ahead of a series of training units, was aimed at coaches and sporting management of clubs in the area of Leverkusen. It was very well received.

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Youth League in Liverpool
U19 - 05.11.2024

First defeat in fourth Youth League match

After two wins and a draw, the Bayer 04 U19s went down to their first defeat in the 2024/25 UEFA Youth League, losing 4-1 at Liverpool FC despite taking an early lead.

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Youth League in Brest
Youth - 23.10.2024

1-1 at Stade Brest - still unbeaten in the Youth League

Still unbeaten and now with seven points to their name: In the third match of the 2024/25 UEFA Youth League, Bayer 04 U19s earned a point at Stade Brest. In front of 3,000 spectators at the Stade Francis-Le Blé, Kerim Alajbegovic put Leverkusen ahead (24'), but the French side equalised shortly before the break. After the break, Artem Stepanov had the best chance for the Werkself but his shot hit the post and the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Fritz-Walter-Medaillen
Bayer 04 - 18.10.2024

Gold Fritz Walter medals for Onyeka and Bender

A great honour: Werkself homegrown players Francis Onyeka (U17 category) and Loreen Bender from the Bayer 04 Women's team (U19 category) have been awarded the gold Fritz Walter medal by the German Football Association (DFB). That was announced by the DFB on Friday. The Fritz Walter medal is the most prestigious individual award in German youth football.

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Membership

Stadtteilspieltag-Schulbesuch
Fans - 18.09.2024

District Matchdays: Haim and Merino Gonzalez teach primary school sports in Schlebusch

Special sports class for enthusiastic primary school children: as part of the first action day of the Bayer 04 campaign ‘District Matchdays’ in the 2024/25 season, Werkself players Vanessa Haim and Estrella Merino Gonzalez visited the KGS Thomas-Morus-Schule in Schlebusch on Wednesday afternoon and led a lesson in the gym. This was anything but an unusual situation for summer signing Haim.

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Fans - 11.07.2024

Bayer 04 launches networks for the Netherlands and Belgium

Werkself fans from the Netherlands and Belgium take note! Bayer 04 has launched new networks for Germany's two neighbours for the 2024/25 season. Registrations for these are possible with immediate effect, and there will also be direct contacts for supporters from the Netherlands and Belgium in future.

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Club - 24.06.2024

Bayer 04 Club membership fees revised

Bayer 04 move on from an historic season. A season that will never be forgotten also thanks to the outstanding support of the fans at the BayArena. Now we look forward full of anticipation together with over 50,000 members. Plans for the new season are moving ahead at full speed – also in terms of membership.

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Bayer 04 - 21.06.2024

For 2024/25 season: Adjustment to ticket prices

After many years of price stability, Bayer 04 is increasing ticket prices for the first time again for the 2024/25 season. By adjusting the prices for season and match tickets, the double winners will return to the level of the season before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in many areas. There will only be minor changes for children's and standing tickets.

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Fans

eSports

Sean Landwehr in London
eSports - 07.11.2024

#B04eSports: Sean Landwehr performs well at FC Pro Open in London

The Werkself against Liverpool was not the only visit to England for Bayer 04 over the past few days with #B04eSports also in the UK: Sean Landwehr took part in the FC Pro Open in London, produced an impressive comeback but just missed out on the group phase. After the event, the Leverkusen player is officially in the top 32 FC players worldwide.

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v.l.: Sean und Marc Landwehr
eSports - 22.10.2024

#B04eSports: Landwehr cousins ahead of 'special match' at start of the VBL season

Marc and Sean Landwehr first sat together at a console when they were children to compete on the virtual football pitch. Now, over a decade later, the cousins are about to start their next joint season in the VBL Club Championship as professional e-sports players at Bayer 04. Ahead of the opening clash with Werder Bremen tonight, Tuesday 22 October (kick-off: 21.00 CEST), the duo talk about the curtailed preparation time for the new season this year and their targets with Bayer 04. In addition, the cousins share their views on the changes compared with last season and the player cards that are indispensable for every Ultimate Team this term…

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Die neuen eSports-Talente von Bayer 04
eSports - 16.09.2024

#B04eSports: Two new signings for B04eAcademy

In summer 2024, Bayer 04 launched the ‘B04eAcademy unterm Kreuz’ in cooperation with the Academy of eSports. The project offers two up-and-coming console players weekly coaching and the chance to prove themselves in the #B04eSports squad, and emphasises the commitment to education and talent development in eSports.

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eSports - 15.07.2024

#B04eSports: Bayer 04 set up B04eAcademy and seek new eSports players

An opportunity for young talented players: In cooperation with the Academy of eSports, Bayer 04 have set up the B04eAcademy under the Cross. The aim is to offer young and ambitious talents the opportunity to earn a place in the #B04eSports team. Through an application phase and two tournaments plus a grand final event at the BayArena, two talented youngsters will be selected and will receive an eSports talent contract including six months of coaching.

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eSports - 08.07.2024

#B04eSports x BKK – eSports fan fest at the BayArena

The eSports section at Bayer 04 and the BERGISCHE KRANKENKASSE are inviting all Leverkusen eSports fans to an eSports fan fest. This will be held at the 19nullvier Lounge at the BayArena on Saturday 3 August (10.00 to 17.00 CEST). Access will be via the VIP WEST entrance.

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Sustainability

Lebensmittelspende
Social Commitment - 05.12.2024

Donate food to Leverkusen Foodbank before St. Pauli game

Bayer 04 welcome St. Pauli to the BayArena in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with the club using the game to call for fans to donate food to the Leverkusen Foodbank.

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Teilnehmer des Einfach Fußball-Cups
Social Commitment - 01.12.2024

'Simply Football' Cup in Leverkusen: One sport for all

The seventh edition of the ‘Einfach Fußball’ ('Simply Football') Cup once again delighted participants and spectators alike. On Saturday in the Ostermann Arena in Leverkusen, around 200 sports-mad children, young people and adults with disabilities had the opportunity to compete with players from other clubs and to socialise off the pitch. A highlight of the tournament was the visit of two players from the Bayer 04 women's team.

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Werkself-TV - 25.11.2024

Against violence against women: Tah, Hradecky, Hofmann, Ostermeier and Voll speak out

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, Bayer 04 again joins in with the Orange Your City campaign. On Monday, 25 November, the BayArena will be lit up in orange between 17.00 and 22.00 CET. It is traditional on this day to have other significant buildings in Leverkusen lit up in orange.

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Green mining in Sao Paulo
Social Commitment - 14.11.2024

Bayer 04 enters partnership with Plastiks against waste pollution

Bayer 04 and the Plastiks company are working together. The sustainable organisation is committed worldwide to the reuse of waste and acting against waste pollution. As part of this cooperation, Bayer 04 is working with the green mining organisation in São Paulo, the most populous city in South America and hometown to club legend Paulo Sergio, where the waste recycling rate is currently only around 3%.

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Typisierungsaktion „Nordkurve karitativ“
Social Commitment - 31.10.2024

North Stand charity and DKMS join forces at Stuttgart game

Mouth open, swab in, become a donor – and then get behind the Werkself! The charity organisation Nordkurve karitativ, in partnership with DKMS, are holding a stem cell donor registration event at the home game against VfB Stuttgart on Friday, 1 November (kick-off: 20.30 CET). The aim is motivate as many fans as possible to register as a stem cell donor with DKMS.

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Business

History

Werbebanner Sondertrikot 120 Jahre
Bayer 04 - 04.10.2024

No tradition since 1904 – Bayer 04 release 120th anniversary kit

The German double winners’ special-edition jersey to mark the club’s 120th anniversary is reminiscent of the first kit worn by players back in the 1907/08 season. The jersey, which the Werkself will wear for the Bundesliga home game against Holstein Kiel on Saturday, 5 October and which has been met with enthusiasm by the players, has numerous special features relating to the club's history, including an NFC chip that leads to exclusive content when scanned with a smartphone.

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Bayer 04 - 01.07.2024

120 years of Bayer 04 Leverkusen: an eventful history

The 2023/24 season was a historic one in many respects for Bayer 04. The Werkself were crowned champions for the first time in their history, lifted the DFB Pokal for the second time after 1993, and reached a European final for the third time after the UEFA Cup triumph of 1988 and 2002 Champions League runners-up finish. The fact all these events came in the year the club celebrates its 120th birthday makes the milestone year even more special. So, time for a look back on the beginnings of the gymnastics club that soon became one of Europe’s biggest football clubs.

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Bayer 04 - 01.07.2024

120 years of Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Timeline

The 2023/24 season was a historic one in many respects for Bayer 04. The Werkself were crowned champions for the first time in their history, lifted the DFB Pokal for the second time after 1993, and reached a European final for the third time after the UEFA Cup triumph of 1988 and 2002 Champions League runners-up finish. The fact all these events came in the year the club celebrates its 120th birthday makes the milestone year even more special. So, time for a look back on the beginnings of the gymnastics club that soon became one of Europe’s biggest football clubs with our timeline.

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Bayer 04 - 27.11.2023

Letter from 27 November 1903: Basis for foundation of club in 1904

Bayer 04 celebrate a special anniversary next year. 1 July 1904 saw the foundation of the sports club from the paint factories called the ‘Turn- und Spielverein der Farbenfabriken vorm. Friedr. Bayer & Co. in Leverkusen’

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Bayer 04 - 30.08.2023

The cult coach and 'philosopher' is 75: Happy Birthday, Stepi.

He was one of the most colourful characters in the Bundesliga in the 1990s and established himself as an idiosyncratic coach with the qualities of an entertainer. Dragoslav Stepanovic won his only trophy as a coach with Bayer 04 in 1993. Nevertheless, the charismatic Serb is seen as one of the big coaching personalities in German football. Today he is 75 years old. Happy birthday, Stepi. A profile on his birthday…

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All News

Gewalt gegen Frauen Aufsagervideo EN
Werkself-TV - 25.11.2024

Against violence against women: Tah, Hradecky, Hofmann, Ostermeier and Voll speak out

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, Bayer 04 again joins in with the Orange Your City campaign. On Monday, 25 November, the BayArena will be lit up in orange between 17.00 and 22.00 CET. It is traditional on this day to have other significant buildings in Leverkusen lit up in orange.

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Eröffnung der Bayer 04-Fanwelt
Fans - 20.11.2024

Fanzone official launch – 'First impression: Simply wow!'

The brand-new Bayer 04 Fanzone in the South Stand at the BayArena has opened for all Werkself fans. The official launch of the 700 square metre plus state-of-the-art interactive shopping and world of experience on Wednesday afternoon followed an exclusive event the night before. The symbolic starting shot was made by special honoured guests before several hundred fans were able to gain their first impressions of the numerous products and interactive facilities – and the response has been very positive.

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Kids-PK Lomb und Mukiele
Football School - 15.10.2024

Bayer 04 Football School: Mukiele and Lomb bombarded with questions at kids press conference

Werkself players Nordi Mukiele and Niklas Lomb attended the Bayer 04 Football School on Tuesday afternoon. In the first week of the autumn half-term, the new signing and the long-serving goalkeeper answered numerous questions from over 100 young footballers at the kids press conference. After the round of questions, there was of course a group photo as well as an autograph session, where the duo didn't leave a single kit or boot unsigned.

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Markus Rehm
Bayer 04 - 05.09.2024

Bayer long jumper Rehm wins fourth gold medal in succession at the Paralympics

Markus Rehm, a long jumper at TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, won the gold medal for the fourth time in succession at the Paralympics on Wednesday.

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Football School - 19.07.2024

Top summer weather for kids to meet Arthur at Bayer 04 Football School

A highlight as ever: In the second week of summer holidays, the many children at the Bayer 04 Football School were able to look forward to meeting another Werkself player. This time it was Arthur who took time out to answer the questions from the inquisitive children and he was happy to pose for selfies and sign autographs.

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