Bayer 04
VillarrealRegular season
Tillman M. 35'
Grimaldo 57'
Bayer 04: 28. Blaswich - 4. Quansah, 5. Badé L., 20. Grimaldo, 21. Vazquez L. (Arthur Soares, 62) - 6. Fernández Ez. - 8. Andrich, 24. Aleix Garcia (Palacios Ex., 70) - 30. Maza (Poku E., 70) - 10. Tillman M., 14. Schick (Kofane, 62)
Substitution: Arthur Soares (from 62); Kofane (from 62); Palacios Ex. (from 70); Poku E. (from 70)
Bench: 18. Omlin, 36. Lomb - 12. Tapsoba E., 16. Tape - 42. Culbreath
Villarreal: 25. Tenas - 4. Marín Ra., 12. Veiga, 23. Cardona S., 26. Navarro - 16. Partey T. (Mikautadze, 46) - 14. Comesaña, 17. Buchanan T. - 19. Pépé N. (Budesca, 69), 21. Oluwaseyi
Substitution: Mikautadze (from 46); Budesca (from 69)
Bench: 1. Júnior L., 13. Conde - 24. Pedraza A. - 18. Gueye P.A. - 10. Dani Parejo - 20. Moleiro - 7. Gerard Moreno
Yellow Cards: Marín Ra. 52; Pépé N. 56
The Yellow Submarine suffered a second consecutive home defeat, underlining that they are not yet ready to seriously challenge Spain’s elite
While others are busy contesting the Spanish Super Cup, Villarreal continue to press on relentlessly in La Liga
The hosts hoped to make a statement against the frontrunners — but those ambitions were swiftly shut down
Leipzig closed out the year with a disappointing result
Newcastle United let a valuable victory slip away in their Champions League trip to Leverkusen
The Yellow Submarine needed patience, but ultimately delivered a composed and confident performance
Bayer Leverkusen continued their impressive cup campaign with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Borussia Dortmund
The visitors looked in full control with a 2–0 lead by the 57th minute, but they allowed La Real to claw their way back
Borussia earned a hard-fought win
Leverkusen delivered one of the biggest shocks of the European week
Leverkusen delivered a footballing masterclass
Benfica suffered their fourth straight defeat
The German champions left no doubts on the pitch, dominating from start to finish
The Catalan giants are set to play their fixture tomorrow, giving them a chance to reclaim their position
Bayer continued their impressive Bundesliga form
This result now stands as the highest-scoring match of this year’s Champions League group stage
After a disappointing 3-3 draw with Strasbourg and the loss of top spot in Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain have received two major boosts ahead of their Champions League showdown with Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer survived a wild back-and-forth battle
This move could pave the way for more regular international league fixtures, a long-discussed and often controversial idea in world football
The Brazilian winger delivered the perfect response at the Santiago Bernabéu
A dramatic finish saw Bayer salvage a point in a wild 2–2 draw in the Danish capital
Just one shot on target between the two sides told the story of a forgettable Champions League group stage clash
Atlético Madrid claimed a vital home win over previously unbeaten Villarreal
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Hjulmand’s side held firm
His transition back to club football comes at a critical moment for Leverkusen
Ten Hag’s tenure appears to have unravelled from the inside almost immediately
He played a key role in helping Bayer Leverkusen win the 2024 Bundesliga title
The Dutch manager was appointed in late May following the departure of Xabi Alonso
Just two games into the new Bundesliga season, alarm bells are already ringing
Bremen pulled off a remarkable comeback
Despite his veteran status, Vázquez remains a high-level performer
Romano reports that all terms between Vázquez and Leverkusen have been agreed
Girona looked shell-shocked and offered little resistance
Erik ten Hag’s debut in the Bundesliga didn’t go according to plan
The fee, including bonuses, is reported to be €29.5 million
The Nigerian striker arrives at San Siro on an initial loan for €5 million
The move marks a major statement by Villarreal, with Veiga’s transfer fee setting a new club record
All parties reportedly expect the deal to go through smoothly
The Yellow Submarine have reportedly reignited their interest in the 27-year-old
A groundbreaking move for Spanish football and La Liga's global expansion strategy
Chelsea fans got a glimpse of the club’s promising future
Pépé capitalised on a defensive lapse and calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner
The Bundesliga vice-champions struck three times before the break
Unless Villarreal improve their financial terms, Roma are unlikely to proceed
The transfer appears to be part of a broader squad overhaul at Leverkusen
After this humbling experience, questions are already being asked about the team’s preparedness ahead of the 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign
Baena arrives at the Wanda Metropolitano as one of the standout attacking midfielders in La Liga
The midfielder is set to undergo a medical in the coming
Wirtz was instrumental in Leverkusen’s historic campaign under Xabi Alonso
The Bundesliga champions are determined to hold out for a record-breaking fee
The offer marks a bold move by the Merseyside club
The 24-year-old defender enjoyed a standout 2024–25 campaign with Leverkusen
The Dutch tactician has signed a contract running until June 2027
Agreement done on two year deal until June 2027
Soaring financial demands have forced City to step back
Barcelona fell 3-2 at home to a motivated Villarreal
Bayer Leverkusen closed their Bundesliga season with a dramatic 2–2 draw away at Mainz — a match that doubled as a farewell to head coach Xabi Alonso and a final push for Patrik Schick in the Golden Boot race
Xabi Alonso took charge of his final home match as Bayer Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso has officially announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern Munich have officially been crowned Bundesliga champions for the 2024/25 season
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Leverkusen remain eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich
Munich now hold an eight-point lead at the top of the table
Reports in Spain and Germany have suggested that the 43-year-old is on the shortlist to succeed Carlo Ancelotti
The report claims there is a gentleman’s agreement between Alonso and Leverkusen allowing him to leave under specific financial conditions
Villarreal made a major statement in the race for European qualification with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win
Leverkusen failed to break down a resolute Union Berlin
Despite being on the brink of dropping points, the visitors showed their resilience
Third-division Arminia Bielefeld created one of the greatest upsets in DFB-Pokal history
With seven matches remaining, Leverkusen have reignited what many considered a fading title race
As the transfer market heats up, it’s no surprise that all eyes are on one particular group — players whose contracts expire this summer. These are the most accessible, most tempting names on the market.
This is when the 20-year-old is expected to respond to a new contract offer from Leverkusen
Leverkusen overcome a 3-1 deficit in the final half-hour
Real Madrid overcame a tough challenge from Villarreal
Bayern Munich sealed a resounding 5–0 aggregate triumph over Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Initial reports suggest he will be sidelined for several weeks
For the first time since 2006/07, all three German giants—Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, and Borussia Dortmund—have simultaneously suffered defeat in the same round of the Bundesliga
Leverkusen missed a golden opportunity to close the gap on the Bundesliga leaders
It was a statement win for Bayern Munich—or more precisely, a victory built on pure class
Bayern Munich will pay a unique tribute to one of their all-time greats—legendary defender Franz Beckenbauer—tonight ahead of their Champions League encounter with Bayer Leverkusen
The 3-0 victory extended Leverkusen's lead over Frankfurt to 11 points
The latest milestone came after Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 victory over Holstein Kiel
Valencia managed to string together three matches without a defeat
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen played out a tense 0-0 draw
Leverkusen pulled off a miraculous comeback against Cologne
Bayer Leverkusen secured a 3-1 victory over Hoffenheim, despite playing with 10 men
Villarreal delivered a dominant performance in La Liga
The revamped UEFA Champions League has completed its main stage, marking a historic shift away from the traditional group-stage format
