Bayer Leverkusen set new Bundesliga record under Martínez

Bayer Leverkusen have scored at least two goals in each of their first ten competitive games under coach Carles Martínez, a Bundesliga record not seen since 1963.

Bayer Leverkusen have set a new Bundesliga record under coach Carles Martínez. The team scored at least two goals in each of their first ten competitive matches this season across the league, Europa League and DFB-Pokal, a feat not achieved by any club since 1963.

This historic start under the 42-year-old manager is reflected in the current league standings. Leverkusen sit fourth in the Bundesliga with 13 points from six games, just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich. A recent run of five consecutive wins, including a 2-0 victory at OFI Crete in the Europa League, shows their strong form.

Martínez sees room for improvement

Carles Martínez expressed satisfaction with the record but sees potential for improvement. "We could have scored a few more goals. But we will continue to work on that," the coach said. With 28 goals in the ten matches, the attack has been impressively efficient. Jonas Hofmann was particularly decisive in the season opener against Wiesbaden with a brace.

The 34-year-old midfielder, who has played for Leverkusen since 2023, commented critically on the strong start. "We sometimes got in our own way," Hofmann said. In the most recent match against OFI Crete, he was again the match-winner with goals in the 35th and 37th minutes.

The team now looks ahead to the next away fixture on Sunday at 15:30 against TSG Hoffenheim. The 13th-placed side won the last meeting in January 1-0. With top scorer Patrik Schick, who has six goals this season, Leverkusen aim to continue their positive run and secure another three points in the title race.