Leverkusen mit größter Gästekulisse der Bundesliga-Saison beim BVB Bayer 04 Leverkusen hat zum dritten Mal in der Bundesliga-Saison als Deutscher Meister ein Auswärtsspiel beim Borussia Dortmund bestritten. Die Partie am 29. Spieltag stand unter dem Zeichen der größten Gästekulisse der Saison für die Werkself. Obwohl das komplette Gästekontingent nicht ausgeschöpft wurde, sorgten die Fans für einen Rekord an Zuschauern im Ausland. Die Mannschaft von Trainer Kasper Hjulmand traf auf eine der stärksten Zuschauerzahlen der Saison. Die Meisterschaft 2024 hat bei Leverkusen einen deutlichen Fan-Ansturm ausgelöst. Seit der Titelgewinn in der Saison 2023/24 waren alle Bundesliga-Heimspiele ausverkauft. Auch in der Fremde sorgen die Fans der Werkself für deutlich vollere Gästeblöcke als in den Jahren zuvor. In den beiden vorangegangenen Auswärtsspielen gegen den BVB reisten jeweils über 8.500 Fans nach Dortmund. In dieser Partie war das Gästekontingent jedoch nicht vollständig ausverkauft. Aus Leverkusen kamen am Samstag 6.100 Fans nach Dortmund, was weniger als beim DFB-Pokal-Duell im Dezember 2023 war, als 7.100 Fans des Pokalsiegers in Dortmund anwesend waren. Dennoch war dies der größte Gästeblock der Saison. Die bisher größte Gästekulisse für Leverkusen in der Bundesliga-Saison war beim Auswärtsspiel beim FC Bayern München. In der Auswärtsfahrertabelle rangiert Leverkusen auf dem 10. Platz mit einem Durchschnitt von 3.100 Fans pro Auswärtsspiel. Der Gästeblock war zu 78,5 Prozent ausgelastet, was ebenfalls Platz 10 im Bundesligavergleich entspricht. Die Tabelle der Auswärtsfahrer zeigt, dass Leverkusen in der laufenden Saison den zweiten Platz nach Frankfurt (13.000 Fans) belegt. Andere Teams wie Hamburger SV (12.000) und FC Bayern (10.000) erreichten höhere Zahlen.#champions_league #bayer_04_leverkusen #borussia_dortmund #dfb_pokal #dfb_pokal_duell
Hjulmand antes de #FCHB04: "Queremos ir para a pausa internacional com uma boa sensação" O técnico do Bayer 04 Leverkusen, Simon Hjulmand, afirmou que o time está preparado para enfrentar o 1. FC Heidenheim em partida marcada para a próxima rodada. Durante a coletiva de imprensa, ele destacou a dificuldade de jogar em Heidenheim, apesar da posição atual do adversário na Bundesliga. "É muito difícil jogar em Heidenheim, mesmo que eles estejam na 18ª posição", disse Hjulmand. "Os jogadores estão prontos para essa partida e sabem do que se trata. Não olhamos muito à frente, estamos totalmente focados em vencer esse duelo." O treinador também reforçou a importância do jogo, considerando a Bundesliga como a competição mais relevante. "Todos têm plena consciência da importância desse jogo, e eu sinto isso", afirmou. "Queremos ir para a pausa para as seleções com uma boa sensação. Estamos prontos." Hjulmand destacou a classificação para a UEFA Champions League como um objetivo claro para o time, que ocupa a sexta posição na tabela. Com cinco pontos de vantagem sobre os times que garantiriam vaga na competição, ele acredita que ainda há espaço para pressionar os concorrentes. "Queremos aproveitar essa oportunidade e pressionar os times à nossa frente", disse. A pausa internacional também pode ajudar a ajustar detalhes do jogo, além de reduzir o desgaste físico após a disputa da Champions League. No elenco, o goleiro Mark Flekken, recuperado de lesão, volta a ser relacionado após se machucar na partida contra o Hoffenheim. Hjulmand elogiou a disputa pela posição de goleiro, destacando a qualidade dos quatro jogadores disponíveis. "Temos quatro goleiros muito bons, todos com grande qualidade e personalidade. Todos apoiam o time, estão sempre prontos e trazem muita energia ao grupo", afirmou.#dazn #bayer_04_leverkusen #uefa_champions_league #simon_hjulmand #1_fc_heidenheim
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Faces Bayern Munich in Bundesliga Clash Amid Charity Drive and Olympic Bid Bayer 04 Leverkusen is set to host FC Bayern Munich in a crucial Bundesliga match, with the Werkself aiming to extend its unbeaten streak against the Bavarian giants. The encounter, scheduled for Saturday, carries significant implications as Bayern Munich leads the league by 11 points, but Leverkusen hopes to exploit recent vulnerabilities in the defending champions’ performance. A win or draw could keep Leverkusen’s home record against Bayern perfect, a feat they have achieved in two of their last three league matches at the BayArena. The matchday also features a charity initiative, with Leverkusen fans encouraged to donate food and hygiene products to the Tafel Leverkusen e.V. organization. Collection points will be set up at the BayArena before the game, allowing supporters to contribute to the cause. The club has already expressed gratitude for the anticipated donations, emphasizing the importance of the partnership with the local charity. A separate highlight of the day is a half-time talk involving local mayors and officials discussing the region’s bid for the 2036, 2040, and 2044 Olympic Games. The “KölnRheinRuhr” region, which includes Leverkusen and Cologne, is vying for the hosting rights, with the Oberbürgermeister of Leverkusen and Cologne set to address fans during the break. The event will be accompanied by special banners and flags promoting the Olympic bid, with Leverkusen’s stadium set to host football matches and Cologne planning to stage 17 sports and para-sports events. Statistically, Leverkusen and Bayern Munich are among the most pass-heavy teams in the Bundesliga, with Aleix Garcia and Joshua Kimmich leading the league in completed passes.#fc_bayern_munich #bayer_04_leverkusen #dfb_pokal #tafel_leverkusen_e_v #koelnrheinruhr
Bayer 04 Leverkusen Faces Challenge Against Home-Strong Freiburg Bayer 04 Leverkusen faces a crucial test as they prepare to confront SC Freiburg, a team known for its strong home performances. Following a recent defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt, Freiburg now trails Bayer 04 by two positions and ten points in the Bundesliga table. While their away record has been inconsistent, the Freiburg squad under coach Julian Schuster has shown remarkable resilience at home, securing 24 of their 33 points in the Europa-Park Stadion. Leverkusen’s strategy to exploit Freiburg’s vulnerabilities may hinge on their ability to capitalize on the Breisgauer’s susceptibility to header goals. With key defenders like Edmond Tapsoba and Jarell Quansah in their lineup, Leverkusen could target Freiburg’s defensive weaknesses, particularly given the Freiburg goalkeeper Janis Blaswich’s impressive 85% save rate this season. The match analysis highlights Freiburg’s home dominance, including a ten-game unbeaten streak at the Europa-Park Stadion. Their ability to turn deficits into victories, as seen in a dramatic 2:0 comeback against Leverkusen in the 2024/25 season, underscores their fighting spirit. Freiburg’s defensive line, anchored by experienced players like Matthias Ginter and Christian Günter, has been a key factor in their home success, earning them 15 points after setbacks—second-best in the league. Offensively, Igor Matanovic and Vincenzo Grifo, each scoring six goals, have been instrumental in keeping Freiburg in multiple competitions. Leverkusen’s challenge will be to neutralize these strengths while leveraging their own attacking threats. Freiburg’s defensive vulnerabilities, particularly their 10 header goals conceded this season, present a clear opportunity for Leverkusen.#sc_freiburg #bayer_04_leverkusen #julian_schuster #europa_park_stadion #janis_blaswich
