Sophie Ziegler
Die Werkself Beat
Sophie Ziegler covers Bayer Leverkusen for Die Werkself Beat: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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Club newsBayer Leverkusen hosts Wuppertal students for sustainability seminar
A group of students from the University of Wuppertal visited the BayArena to learn about the Bundesliga club's sustainability management, with a focus on the WERKSELFgo rideshare portal.
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Match reportBayer Leverkusen edge past Cologne in fiery Rhine derby
Bayer Leverkusen ended a losing streak with a key 2-1 Rhine derby win at Cologne, thanks to goals from Aleix Garcia and Patrik Schick.
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Club newsLeverkusen seeks composure ahead of derby after poor run
Bayer Leverkusen faces internal criticism after a third loss in four games, with the club seeking stability ahead of Sunday's derby against 1. FC Köln.
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Match reportBayer Leverkusen defeated 1-0 by Cologne in Rhine derby
Bayer Leverkusen lost 1-0 away to 1. FC Cologne on Sunday, missing a chance to close the gap to the Bundesliga's top teams.
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Club newsLeverkusen under pressure ahead of Cologne derby after three defeats
Following three defeats in their last four Bundesliga games and a setback against Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen face a derby in Cologne six points adrift of the Champions League places.
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Match reportLeverkusen's Europa League woes continue with 0-1 home loss to Marseille
Bayer Leverkusen fell to a 0-1 home defeat against Marseille in the Europa League, remaining winless in the group stage ahead of a key Rhine derby this weekend.
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Club newsBayer Leverkusen to host RB Leipzig in DFB-Pokal round of 16 in early December
Bayer Leverkusen will host RB Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 on December 1 or 2, with Ibrahim Maza nominated for the Bundesliga Player of the Month award for October.
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Club newsIbrahim Maza commits to Bayer Leverkusen despite naming dream clubs
The 20-year-old midfielder Ibrahim Maza has confirmed his long-term commitment to Bayer Leverkusen with a contract extension until 2030, despite naming PSG, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Arsenal as his dream clubs.
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TransfersBayer Leverkusen monitoring South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng
Bayer Leverkusen are monitoring South African winger Relebohile Mofokeng from Union Saint-Gilloise as they look to strengthen their attack while sitting sixth in the Bundesliga.
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Club newsKennet Eichhorn returns to Bayer Leverkusen training after metabolic illness
The 17-year-old midfielder is back on the pitch after a three-month absence, but Sporting Director Simon Rolfes stresses a step-by-step build-up with no set date for a return to team training.
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PreviewLeverkusen host Marseille in Europa League opener
Bayer Leverkusen host Olympique Marseille on Thursday aiming to bounce back from a Bundesliga defeat and make a strong start to their Europa League group stage campaign.
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Club newsLionel Messi votes for Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza in Kopa Trophy
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi placed 20-year-old Bayer Leverkusen talent Ibrahim Maza third in his personal vote for the Kopa Trophy.