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Full name
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH
Founded
1904
Street
Bismarckstraße 122-124
City
51373 Leverkusen
Directions
Open with maps
Phone
0214-50001904
Fax
0214-8660512
Website www.bayer04.de
www.bayer04.de
Email info@bayer04.de
info@bayer04.de
1904
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Is Founded by Bayer AG Employees
The club was established on July 1, 1904, when 170 employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer signed a letter requesting the formation of a sports club. This marked the beginning of Bayer 04 Leverkusen's long and storied history.1979
1979 – Promotion to the Bundesliga for the First Time
After years of competing in the lower divisions, Bayer Leverkusen finally earned promotion to the Bundesliga in 1979. This milestone launched the club into Germany’s top football league, where it has remained ever since.1984
UEFA Cup Triumph Against Espanyol
Bayer 04 Leverkusen won their first major European trophy by defeating Espanyol in the UEFA Cup final. After losing the first leg 3–0, they made a stunning comeback in the second leg and won in a dramatic penalty shootout.2002
Reaching the UEFA Champions League Final
In an unforgettable season, Bayer Leverkusen reached the UEFA Champions League final. Despite a strong run, they lost 2–1 to Real Madrid, with Zinedine Zidane scoring a legendary volley. The club also finished second in the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal, earning the nickname “Neverkusen.”2009
Opening of the Modernized BayArena Stadium
Leverkusen inaugurated their newly renovated BayArena in 2009. With increased capacity and upgraded facilities, the stadium helped elevate the club’s profile in both domestic and international football.2024
First Ever Bundesliga Championship Win
Under the guidance of coach Xabi Alonso, Bayer 04 Leverkusen won their first Bundesliga title in 2024. The team went unbeaten throughout the league campaign, making history with one of the most dominant seasons in German football.| Position | Team | M | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | P | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
w
d
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| 2 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
w
d
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| 3 |
|
30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
w
d
|
| 4 |
|
30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
l
d
w
w
d
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| 5 |
|
30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
w
d
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| 6 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
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| 7 |
|
30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
d
w
w
d
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| 8 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
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| 9 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
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w
w
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| 10 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
w
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| 11 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
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| 12 |
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30 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 61 | 19 | 42 | 70 |
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Shots on goal
98
Total shots
269
Possession %
42
Fouls
69
Offsides
87
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