Year Founded

1904

Captain

Lukas Hradecky

Manager

Xabi Alonso

Player to Watch

Florian Wirtz

Last Season's Top Scorer(s)

Moussa Diaby (9)

Highest Bundesliga Finish

2nd (1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2010–11)
Bayer Leverkusen
 News

Lukas Hradecky laments poor goal conceded against Bochum

Bayer Leverkusen have continued their series of three games without a win in the Bundesliga with a draw against Bochum. This time out, Alonso's side conceded in the 89th minute in dramatic fashion.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Team news and Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen are set to face Frankfurt on Saturday in the Bundesliga, with the hope of drawing level on points with league leaders Bayern Munich with a win.

Bundesliga Summer Transfer Window 2024: All Completed Deals

All the completed transfer deals for the teams in the 2024-25 Bundesliga season, including Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, St. Pauli and Holstein Kiel.

Bayer Leverkusen's Unbeaten Run Over in Europa League Final

Bayer Leverkusen played a miserable and soulless game in the Europa League final to be knocked out by Atalanta 3-0 and this ended their unbeaten run.

Three finals left: Can Bayer Leverkusen go unbeaten the entire season?

Bayer Leverkusen are still unbeaten this season after fifty games and with only three games left, can they see out three more games for an unbeaten campaign?

Bundesliga Matchday 31: Futmo's Predicted Lineups

All of Futmo's predicted lineups for Bundesliga matches of matchday 31 including games like Mainz 05 vs 1. FC Köln and VfL Bochum vs TSG Hoffenheim.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Matchday 30: Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups for Borussia Dortmund versus Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday evening during the Bundesliga's thirtieth matchday.

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: BVB with a chance to make history with win.

Edin Terzić's Borussia Dortmund face off against Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen side at home on Sunday fresh off a morale boosting victory over Atlético Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title, ridding all "Neverkusen" allegations

Bayer Leverkusen clinched finally Bundesliga success after multiple failed previous attempts with a 5-0 win against Werder Bremen on Sunday.

Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham: Head to Head, Form, Team News and Lineups

Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen side face Premier League club West Ham United with the aim of ending their European campaign in Leverkusen.

Union Berlin vs Bayer Leverkusen: Match Facts, Team News and Predicted Lineups

Union Berlin face off against top of the Bundesliga in Bayer Leverkusen with one task: to end Bayer's long winning streak. Predicted Lineups and team news for both below.

Bundesliga Matchday 28: All Predicted Lineups

All the predicted lineups for the 28th matchday of the Bundesliga including ties like 1. FC Köln vs Bochum and Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich.

Jonas Hofmann: "It feels like we were just waiting for one to fly in" in Kicker interview post-Hoffenheim

After Bayer Leverkusen's late two-one victory over Hoffenheim, Bayer Leverkusen's star midfielder Jonas Hofmann spoke to Kicker following the game.

Bundesliga Matchday 27: Team of the week

All the top players from the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga, including picks from 1. FC Köln, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen amongst others.

Xabi Alonso after Hoffenheim win: "I had hope until the very end"

Bayer Leverkusen left it late once again in the Bundesliga, as they scored two late goals to win 2-1 against Hoffenheim. Xabi Alonso spoke in an interview after the game.

Xabi Alonso to stay in Leverkusen, Bild reports

Xabi Alonso is reportedly going to announce his intention to stay at Bayer 04 for the upcoming season in the press in the next week (Bild).

Bundesliga Matchday 27: All Predicted Lineups and Kick-off Times

All the predicted lineups and kick-off times in the United Kingdom for the 27th matchday of the Bundesliga season. Notable games are Der Klassiker and Augsburg vs Köln.

SC Freiburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Xabi Alonso's Bayer 04 are looking to continue their ten point lead at the top of the away against Freiburg on Sunday in the Bundesliga.

Patrik Schick Double Means Bayer Leverkusen Complete Immense Qarabağ Comeback

Bayer Leverkusen came back from 2-0 behind once again to gain victory over Qarabağ FK in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16.

Bundesliga Matchday 26: All Predicted Lineups and Kick-off Times

All the Bundesliga predicted lineups and United Kingdom kick-off times for matchday 26 including games like Köln vs RB Leipzig and Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Qarabağ Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen face Azerbaijani side Qarabağ FK in the second leg of the Europa League round of 16, with the hopes of their treble hanging on the result of this game.

Xabi Alonso after Wolfsburg win: "Maybe we could have taken more risks"

Bayer Leverkusen won against the nine men of VfL Wolfsburg in the final game of the Bundesliga's matchday 25. Bayer 04 coach Xabi Alonso gave his thoughts after the game.

Bayer Leverkusen vs VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

Bayer 04 face VfL Wolfsburg at the BayArena in the bid to extend Xabi Alonso's unbeaten streak in the Bundesliga and to remain clear of Bayern Munich in second.

Qarabağ vs Bayer Leverkusen Europa League preview: Predicted Lineups and Team News

Bayer Leverkusen travel to Azerbaijan to play against Qarabağ FK in the round of 16 of the Europa League. On Thursday, Bayer will look to continue their unbeaten streak.

Bundesliga Matchday 24: Team of the week

The full XI of the best Bundesliga players during matchday 24 including players from matches including Bayer Leverkusen vs Köln and Freiburg vs Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen's Granit Xhaka on Thielmann Red: "He killed his team a little bit"

Jan Thielmann received a red card early on for a tackle on Granit Xhaka in the Bundesliga tie between Leverkusen and Köln. Xhaka spoke about this and more afterwards.

Xabi Alonso after 1. FC Köln win: "We were lucky not to concede"

Bayer Leverkusen won 2-0 against ten-men 1. FC Köln on Bundesliga matchday 24. Xabi Alonso spoke about the win in an interview after the game.

Bayer Leverkusen Grab Difficult Away Derby Win against Köln

Bayer Leverkusen managed to beat a weak 1. FC Köln side at the RheinEnergieStadion, with the Billy Goats being undermanned for most of the tie due to a Jan Thielmann red.

1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Preview: Team News and Predicted Lineups

1. FC Köln play Xabi Alonso's formidable Bayer Leverkusen side on Sunday with the hope of being the first team to beat their local rivals this season.

Bundesliga Matchday 24: All Predicted Lineups and Kick-Off Times

All the predicted lineups and kick-off times from matchday 24 of the Bundesliga from games including 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen and SC Freiburg vs Bayern Munich.

Jeremie Frimpong: Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen Building Block

Stars like Álex Grimaldo and Granit Xhaka joined Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen last summer. However, Futmo takes a look at a player who was there before Xabi Alonso's appointment in Jeremie Frimpong.

Bundesliga matchday 23: Team of the week

The Bundesliga's best XI from the past gameweek, including picks from games like Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim.

Robert Andrich after Mainz win: "We didn't play well today"

Following a 2-1 win against Mainz 05, Bayer Leverkusen's Robert Andrich spoke about how it wasn't Die Werkself's finest victory.

Bundesliga Matchday 23: All Predicted Lineups

The predicted lineups from the Bundesliga games for matchday 23 including Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig, Bayer 04 vs Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund vs TSG Hoffenheim.

DFL Investor Deal Falls Apart

After months of protest and backlash from fans, the Bundesliga have officially announced that the DFL's investor deal is no longer taking place in a committee session in Frankfurt.

Manchester United Linked with Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong

With Manchester United looking to sell Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Bayer Leverkusen's Edomond Tapsoba and Jeremie Frimpong are their supposed replacements.

Bundesliga Matchday 21: Team of the week

With Bundesliga matchday 21 having finished on Sunday evening, Futmo takes a look at a best XI of some of the best players including clubs like Bayer Leverkusen and Dortmund.

Xabi Alonso After Win vs. Bayern Munich: "Only Three Points"

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso was quick to curb the euphoria after the Bayern Munich 3-0 win as he highlighted that it was only a victory worth three points.

Bayer Leverkusen Provide Convincing Home Victory Over Bayern Munich

With Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen only two points apart before the Bundesliga's matchday 21, the tie between the two sides was crucial in the title race.

How to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich on TV For Free

Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich at the BayArena in Leverkusen at 17:30 GMT. The game will be shown on SkySports and will be made free by Sky for viewers in the UK.

Bundesliga Matchday 20: Team of the week

With matchday 20 in the Bundesliga coming to an end, Futmo takes a look some of the best players from some of the teams including: Bayern Munich, 1. FC Köln and VfB Stuttgart.

Bundesliga Winter Transfer Window: All Completed Deals

Futmo presents all the deals conducted in the January transfer window in the Bundesliga including Eric Dier's move to Bayern Munich and Jadon Sancho's return to Dortmund.

Arsenal Looking To Sign Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface

Having won a clean sweep of Rookie of the Month awards in the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface is on Arsenal's radar as they look to get an out-and-out striker.

Bundesliga Matchday 18: Futmo's Team Of The Week

Following a whirlwind set of matches including a postponed tie and a last minute winner in the Topspiel, this round of Bundesliga fixtures has concluded.

Bayer Leverkusen's Odilon Kossounou Linked With Manchester United

Following a strong first-half of the Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen's centre-half Odilon Kossounou is being monitored by Premier League side Manchester United.

RB Leipzig vs. Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga Preview: Team news and predicted lineups

With both teams looking to achieve historic seasons in the Bundesliga, title challengers Bayer Leverkusen will have to dig deep to get a result at the Red Bull Arena.

Bundesliga Matchday 17: Team Of The Week

With the matchday 17 in the Bundesliga coming to an end, Futmo presents the best eleven from the set of games in the Bundesliga last weekend.

DFL's Statement on European Super League Verdict

The DFL has released a statement today following the Super League verdict made by the ECJ (the European Court of Justice).

Which clubs voted for/against the DFL investor plan?

The DFL announced on Monday afternoon that they have been allowed to negotiate an investor plan.

DFL Releases Full Game Plan For Matchdays 18 To 26

The DFL has now confirmed the full dates and times for all of the games until Matchday 26 which ends on the 17th March 2024.

Liverpool Eyeing Up Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapié

Bayer Leverkusen's central defender Piero Hincapié is being linked with a move to Merseyside this January.