Will Leverkusen’s impressive away run still be intact once they return from Berlin? The Werkself haven’t lost in their last 22 Bundesliga fixtures on the road (W16, D6). The only team to ever enjoy a longer such run on their travels is Bayern Munich, who have done so twice (33 games between 2012 and 2014, 26 games between 1985 and 1987). Xabi Alonso’s men have scored in each of those last 22 away games, which is a club record run.
Union head coach Bo Svensson, who was previously in charge of Mainz, spoke ahead of the game of a “big task. The champions are coming to town. We obviously know that it takes a top performance to be able to compete against a team of such quality. But these are just the challenges you look forward to when you get to play in the Bundesliga.”
The game will also see a reunion with Kevin Volland, who had a hand in 83 goals across 140 competitive appearances for Leverkusen between 2016 and 2020. On the other side, Robert Andrich returns to his former club. He played 66 times for Union from 2019 until his 2021 move to the BayArena.
After a good start to the season, the Berliners have slowed up a bit in the Bundesliga. Often so solid defensively, the Irons will be looking to get back to winning ways at home against the champions, but will likely be without two key players. Find out more about the team currently lying in 10th place in our opposition profile.
The A1 is closed in both directions between the Dortmund/Unna junction and the Kamen-Zentrum junction from yesterday evening until Monday, 2 December at 5am for the demolition of a rail bridge over the motorway. A large-scale diversion is signposted on the motorway coming from the north or east from the Kamen junction via the A2 and A45 to the Westhofen junction. A diversion from the south and west will lead from the Dortmund/Unna junction via the A44, B236 and A2 to the Kamen junction.
The Bayer 04 fan liaison team has all the information about this away match for the sold-out contingent of 2,400 travelling Leverkusen supporters HERE.
The German FA (DFB) has appointed Christian Dingert to oversee the game at the Alte Försterei. The 44-year-old has previously taken charge of 18 Werkself fixtures (W10, D3, L5). His assistants are Benedikt Kempkes and Florian Heft. The VAR is Tobias Stieler.
The annual Black and Red week is up and running! And day two brings you reduced fan merchandise today Friday, 29 November…
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After a very good start to the season, Union Berlin are currently going through a lean period in the Bundesliga. The team with the incredibly strong defence from Köpenick want to get back to winning ways against Bayer 04 in front of their own fans at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Saturday, 30 November (kick-off: 1530 CET). The team lying tenth in the table may have to manage without two key players. The lowdown on our next opponents.
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Without a large number of regular starters, the Bayer 04 Women used the international break for a successful friendly. The team led by head coach Roberto Pätzold beat top-flight Dutch club PEC Zwolle 4-0 in Siebengewald. In the absence of eleven players on international duty plus a number of injuries, the Werkself goals were scored by Loreen Bender (12’, 18’), Lilla Turanyi (45’) and Caroline Kehrer (50’).
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The new Werkself magazine is out! Before it goes out exclusively to Bayer 04 members you can now read the big interview with Jeremie Frimpong here at bayer04.de. The 23-year-old played an important part in winning the double, has impressed in defence and, in tandem with Alejandro Grimaldo has provided a goal threat from both flanks, has made his mark and set records. The wingback talked to the Werkself Magazin about his time in Leverkusen, his personal development as well as that of the club, personal subjects like home and the close bond to his family.
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