Just like the Supercup success a week ago, Bayer 04 also struck late in their opening match of the 2024/25 Bundesliga season. Florian Wirtz netted the winner in the 11th minute of stoppage time to clinch a 3-2 victory at Borussia Mönchengladbach - narrowly missing an all-time record. Plus: a wonder goal to open the scoring, two league debutants and the familiar staying power for Leverkusen. The Werkself Review.
Show moreBayer 04 made a winning start to the 2024/25 Bundesliga campaign with a 3-2 victory away to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the opening fixture of the season. Granit Xhaka and Florian Wirtz scored for Leverkusen in the first half with the hosts levelling after the restart. Wirtz scored the winner in the eleventh minute of added time following up from his saved penalty.
Show moreBayer 04 open the new 24/25 Bundesliga season as champions of Germany against Borussia Mönchengladbach tonight Friday, 23 August (kick-off: 20.30 CEST/live on Sat1 and DAZN as well as on Werkself Radio). Matchday news brings you the latest information on the game at Borussia Park.
Show moreBayer 04 kick-off the Bundesliga season as champions of Germany for the first time: The Werkself are away to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the opening match in 2024/25 on Friday, 23 August (kick-off: 20.30 CEST/live on SAT.1 and DAZN plus on Werkself Radio). At the pre-match press conference, head coach Xabi Alonso talked about the opponents from the Lower Rhine and responded to questions about his starting eleven.
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