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Bayer Leverkusen

In 2023-24 Bayer Leverkusen secured the first Bundesliga title in club history, ending Bayern Munich's 11-year run. They completed the double by winning their second German Cup after 1993.

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Erik ten Hag looking exasperated on the touchline

Bundesliga: Leverkusen sack coach ten Hag after two games

Bundesliga: Leverkusen sack coach ten Hag after two games

Ex-Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after only 62 days in charge and one loss.
SoccerSeptember 1, 2025
Bayern Munuch players link arms over each others shoulders as the celebrate in a line

Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads

Bayern Munich send message with Bundesliga at crossroads

A new broadcast rights deal with content creators threatens to pit the country's fan culture against a new type of fan.
SportsAugust 23, 2025
Harry Kane dribbling the ball for Bayern Munich

Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2025-26

Bundesliga: What you need to know for 2025-26

A new Bundesliga season means new stars and teams. What hasn't changed is that Bayern Munich are the favorites.
SoccerAugust 21, 2025
Florian Wirtz claps his hands in celebration against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Florian Wirtz moves from Leverkusen to Liverpool

Florian Wirtz moves from Leverkusen to Liverpool

Florian Wirtz is leaving Bayer Leverkusen for English champions Liverpool, a next step in an already remarkable career.
SoccerJune 23, 2025
Jonathan Tah

Germany defender Jonathan Tah's Ivory Coast connection

Germany defender Jonathan Tah's Ivory Coast connection

The 29-year-old spoke to DW about his career and his special connection to his father's homeland.
SoccerJune 3, 2025
Erik ten Hag

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Bayer Leverkusen appoint Erik ten Hag as head coach

Dutchman Erik ten Hag is promising to deliver "dominant, attractive football" to Bayer Leverkusen's fans.
SportsMay 26, 2025
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Xabi Alonso clapping in front of Leverkusen's team bench area

On Leicester, Leverkusen and handling unexpected title races

Bayer Leverkusen remain top of the Bundesliga table with 13 matches left. How do they make the most of this opportunity?
SportsFebruary 10, 2024
Victor Boniface in action for Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's AFCON headache risks wider fallout

When the Africa Cup of Nations starts in January, the Bundesliga pacesetters will be without several key players.
SoccerDecember 4, 2023
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