Bayer Leverkusen news

Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has leapt to the defence of Florian Wirtz, insisting that the heavy criticism aimed at the attacker following his move to Liverpool has been unfair. The young playmaker has struggled to consistently find his best form since arriving at Anfield, leading to questions over his adaptation to the Premier League.

A winger born in 2007, he is one of the latest rising stars in European football and will face the Azzurri on Tuesday

Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen appear to have set their sights on a Brazilian player who is currently racking up goal contributions one after the other.

There are new developments regarding the Bosnian gem, who is being tracked by Milan as a future striker: Alajbegovic’s situation has changed.

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler as a replacement for Kasper Hjulmand. Die Werkself are considering a change in the coaching seat even though Hjulmand only arrived at the BayArena in September last year.

Barça are reportedly on the lookout for a new left-back. A familiar face from the Bundesliga is said to be at the top of their list.

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At Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the last remaining members of the 2023/24 championship-winning squad are slowly but surely leaving the club.

Max Eberl has defended referee Christian Dingert against criticism levelled by some officials at FC Bayern Munich regarding his performance in last weekend’s match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Paul Merson has singled out Declan Rice for special praise following Arsenal's clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium. The win secured the Gunners' progression to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline, keeping their hopes of a historic quadruple alive.

Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a statement victory over Bayer Leverkusen, but it was the heroics of David Raya that left Mikel Arteta in awe. While goals from Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice provided the spark at one end, the Spanish goalkeeper's late brilliance ensured the Gunners march on with confidence.

Mikel Arteta was left beaming after Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, giving them a 3-1 aggregate win. The Gunners boss reserved special praise for summer signing Eberechi Eze, whose breakthrough goal paved the way for a dominant European display at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have taken a significant step toward the Champions League quarter-finals thanks to a moment of pure inspiration from Eberechi Eze. The England international broke the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium with a goal of the season contender to leave Bayer Leverkusen reeling.