The top match against the record champions has attracted great interest and not just in Germany. Bundesliga fixture number 91 between the two clubs is set to be broadcast to over 200 countries.
The Werkself have not been beaten in the last three Bundesliga games against Bayern Munich (two wins, one draw). That is the longest successful run for the Black and Reds against FC Bayern in the top-flight. Bayer 04 have not lost on the road in the last 19 league matches.
FC Bayern have made the equal best start to a league campaign this term with four wins in the four Bundesliga games so far and a goal difference of +13 (16-3).
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany does not have a full squad to choose from today. New signing Hiroki Ito (metatarsal) plus the formerly on loan at Leverkusen Josip Stanisic (knee) and fellow defender Sacha Boey (knee) are sidelined through injury. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, recently out of action for one game due to a knock, could be back in goal. A late decision will be made.
FC Bayern have clocked up an impressive 20 goals in their last three matches. A 6-1 win away to newly promoted Holstein Kiel was followed by a 9-2 victory over Dynamo Zagreb at home in the Champions League and last weekend saw a 5-0 win away to Werder Bremen. In addition to new signing Michael Olise, who has proved to be a big hit on the right wing, striker Harry Kane has been most impressive again. The England international said before today's top match: "We have to go into the game against Leverkusen with the same mentality, the same hunger as we did in previous matches. Last season they showed how strong they are. It will be a tough game.” Further information on today's opposition can be found in our lowdown on the next oppnents.
Alonso and his team can look forward to great support: 7500 Leverkusen supporters will be at the game at the Allianz Arena. The demand for tickets was very high and the whole away allocation was sold out in a day.
The Bayer 04 Fan Liaison team have put together information for Werkself fans travelling to the away game at the Allianz Arena. HERE is the fan information.
The German Football Association (DFB) has put Felix Zwayer in charge of the top match at FC Bayern. The 43-year-old referee has previously officiated 32 games involving the Werkself. Zwayer's assistants are Robert Kempter and Christian Dietz, Bastian Dankert is the VAR.
As ever, supporters unable to be at the match can follow the game on Werkself Radio. The audio broadcast starts 30 minutes before kick-off with commentary provided by Niko Hartmann. In addition, the live text update service will keep fans up-to-date. Both Werkself Radio and the live text update service are available at bayer04.de and on the Bayer 04 app.
Bayer 04 and the Plastiks company are working together. The sustainable organisation is committed worldwide to the reuse of waste and acting against waste pollution. As part of this cooperation, Bayer 04 is working with the green mining organisation in São Paulo, the most populous city in South America and hometown to club legend Paulo Sergio, where the waste recycling rate is currently only around 3%.
Show more
After the warm reception on Tuesday for the Bayer 04 delegation led by Simon Rolfes in São Paulo, there were two events where contact with the local population was of special significance.
Show more
A training course for external coaches covering age groups U8 to U13 on 'Effective coaching in junior football' was held at the BayArena this week. The course, with this initial event ahead of a series of training units, was aimed at coaches and sporting management of clubs in the area of Leverkusen. It was very well received.
Show more
The dates for the final two Bundesliga fixtures of the year for the Bayer 04 Women have been confirmed: The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed details for the two games at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium on Matchdays 11 and 12 on Tuesday afternoon.
Show more
To gain access to the stadium as a member of the media on Werkself home matchdays you need accreditation from Bayer 04. From now, you can submit the application for accreditation exclusively via our online registration form at bayer04.de.
Show more