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Bayer 04 beat PSV Eindhoven 3-2 on matchday two to clock up the next three points in the UCL Youth League 2025/26. In front of just under 500 spectators at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, the visitors from the Netherlands led at half-time, but the Werkself turned the game round in the second 45. That makes it two wins on the bounce after the victory in Copenhagen.
Show moreCan the Bayer 04 U19s capitalise on their successful UEFA Youth League opener against FC Copenhagen (2-0) a fortnight ago? The Werkself host PSV Eindhoven at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Wednesday, 1 October (kick-off: 14:00 CEST/live stream on bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app) on matchday two in the league phase. Ahead of the clash with the top team from his native Netherlands, head coach Kevin Brok spoke about his own approach, the strengths of the opponents and the home game factor.
Show moreOpening victory in the 2025/26 UEFA Youth League! Bayer 04 won 2-0 (1-0) at FC Copenhagen on Matchday 1 of the international youth competition. Emmanuel Chigozie Owen scored both goals of the game for a clinical Werkself in front of 452 spectators at Tingbjerg Idrætspark.
Show moreLeverkusen's 2025/26 UEFA Youth League opener at FC Copenhagen also marks Kevin Brok's first game as the Bayer 04 U19 head coach. And the Dutchman has a lot planned for the match in Denmark on Thursday, 18 September (kick-off: 13:45 pm at Tingbjerg Idrætspark/livestream on bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app), despite the short preparation time with his new team. He is also relying on the close dialogue with colleagues in Bayer 04's youth academy.
Show moreThe successor to Sergi Runge as head coach of the Bayer 04 U19 team has been decided. Following the Spaniard's appointment to Kasper Hjulmand's first team coaching staff, the current U17 head coach Kevin Brok (photo) will be responsible for the U19s until the end of the season. As a result, Benjamin Adam will also move up a year and will now coach the U17s instead of the U16s, also until the end of the season. The structure of the coaching and support staff will remain unchanged.
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