Since promotion to the Bundesliga in 1978/79, Bayer 04 have remained in Germany's top flight. The Werkself have ended the season in second place five times. With the one exception of 2016/17 (12th position), the Black and Reds finished in the top five in the 2010s.
Bayer 04 have again demonstrated their away strength and are now unbeaten on the road in the last 27 Bundesliga fixtures. But nobody at the Black and Reds was really happy after the goalless draw at VfL Wolfsburg. The Werkself review on the game against the Wolves.
Show moreThe games continue to come thick and fast for Bayer 04 as they follow Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Mainz with another Bundesliga fixture at home to Borussia Mönchengladbach this Saturday. At Friday’s pre-match press conference, head coach Xabi Alonso spoke of his excitement ahead of the game, the opposition’s strengths and gave an update on which of his players are fit to feature.
Show moreWith the home game against Mainz 05 tomorrow Tuesday, 14 January (kick-off: 20.30 CET at the BayArena and live on Sky) the Werkself are looking for a successful conclusion to the Hinrunde in the 2024/25 season. Ahead of the clash with the team in fifth place, head coach Xabi Alonso sounded a warning about an opponent in top form – both in defence and in attack.
Show moreBayer 04 made it seven straight wins in all competitions with a 2-0 victory at Augsburg on Saturday. Martin Terrier and Florian Wirtz scored in the first half as the Werkself completed a whole calendar year without a Bundesliga away defeat and cut the gap to leaders Bayern Munich to four points.
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