Here we go again: The Bundesliga wakes from hibernation this weekend. Exactly 04 weeks after the last outing, Bayer 04 start the second half of the season on Saturday. And the opening fixture against third-placed Borussia Mönchengladbach (from 15.30 CET, live text commentary and web radio in German on bayer04.de) is a big match for the Werkself – not least due to the proximity of the two clubs on the Rhine. Read on for 04 facts ahead of #B04BMG...
Show moreThe media are agreed there was more in it for the Werkself in the top game at Mönchengladbach if they had made more of their chances, particularly in the first half. Read on for what the papers say about the 2-0 defeat in Bayer 04's opening Bundesliga fixture…
Show moreIt's 104 days since the Werkself played game number 1,330 in the Bundesliga against Hannover 96 on the final matchday of last season. Three and a half months later, Bayer 04 are about to start their 40th season in Germany's top flight: In the opening match of the new campaign, Heiko Herrlich's team are away to Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday night (25 August, 18.30 CET). There is huge anticipation in Leverkusen ahead of the league season kicking off tomorrow.
Show moreThe Bundesliga starts with a crunch encounter for Bayer 04: The top match on Saturday night (25 August, 18.30 CET) in front of a sell-out crowd at Borussia Park. There could hardly be a better opening fixture – particularly as the meeting with Borussia Mönchengladbach promises to be a high quality game. Both the Werkself and the Foals want to play exciting and attacking football. Read on for the profile of our next opponents.
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