Download now: The official team photo 2023/24

Alonso ahead of #FCBB04: ‘Perhaps we face the toughest league game of the season'

The Werkself play Bayern Munich in the top match on Bundesliga matchday five on Saturday, 28 September (kick-off: 18.30 CEST/live on Sky and on Werkself Radio). Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, head coach Xabi Alonso talked about the in-form opponents, the Werkself defence and what is needed for a successful performance in Munich.

Our next opponents: Goal-hungry Bayern brimming with confidence

It's early in the season for another top match that rouses great anticipation and not just in Germany: League leaders Bayern Munich entertain second-placed and last year's double winners Bayer 04 in front of a full house at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, 28 September (kick-off: 18.30 CEST). The DFL is broadcasting Bundesliga meeting 91 between the two clubs to over 200 countries. Bayern have recently impressed with a stunning strike rate – but have also shown weak points. The lowdown on our next opponents.

Partnership extension: NRG24 joins Bayer 04 Sponsors Club

The double and Supercup winners Bayer 04 Leverkusen have extended the partnership with business partners NRG24. The energy adviser, with their HQ in Gütersloh, has extended their contract due to run out at the end of the 2024/25 season by twelve months and they are now in the Sponsors Club of the champions of Germany. NRG24 is a fully independent service provider both for domestic households, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and for large companies.

Download now: The official team photo 2024/25