The draw was made by former Germany international Christoph Metzelder and the Germany U21 coach Stefan Kuntz.
"The main thing is to be at home," said striker Kevin Volland after the 4-1 win in the first round at Alemannia Aachen. That wish has come true. The Werkself will go into the DFB Cup clash at the BayArena with the backing of their fans plus the experience gained in the opening Bundesliga match of the season. In an entertaining Bundesliga encounter on matchday one, the teams coached by Peter Bosz and Steffen Baumgart were separated by just one goal in the 3-2 win for Bayer 04. Leon Bailey, Kevin Volland and Kai Havertz scored for Leverkusen. Bayer 04 sporting director Simon Rolfes: "A very challenging draw as the Bundesliga game against Paderborn proves. It's great that we’re at home. And, of course, we want to win the tie."
Bayer 04 fans can look forward to the rematch at the end of October. Ticket information to follow.
Bayer 04 are away to Arminia Bielefeld in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 DFB Pokal. The cup tie is at the SchücoArena on Tuesday, 1 April (kick-off: 20:45 CEST). Read on for information on ticket sales.
Show more
Bayer 04 will have to manage without Florian Wirtz. The Germany international suffered a ligament injury in his right ankle in the home game against Werder Bremen (0-2) on Saturday. That was the diagnosis from an MRI scan following the game. The 21-year-old midfielder will be out of action for several weeks.
Show more
With the 3-0 win last Wednesday night, Bayern Munich are in a good position for the second leg against Bayer 04 in the Champions League Round of 16 on Tuesday, 11 March (kick-off: 21:00 CET). But the record champions failed to win at the weekend.
Show more
The Bayer 04 Women have secured three points on the road after four games without a win. Thanks to an impressive second-half performance and two set-piece goals, the team led by coach Roberto Pätzold sealed a 2-0 win away to newcomers FC Carl Zeiss Jena. With goals from Cornelia Kramer (54') and Lilla Turanyi (73') the Werkself have equalled their previous points record from the 2020/21 season with 33 points after 16 games this term.
Show more
Werkself-TV shows the highlights of the Bayer 04 women's 2-0 win at FC Carl Zeiss Jena on the 16th matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga 2024/25.
Show more
