Wirtz sidelined for several weeks with injury
Bayer Leverkusen on Monday confirmed midfielder Florian Wirtz will miss “several weeks” with an ankle injury, starting with Tuesday’s Champions League last 16 second leg match with Bayern Munich.
Alonso’s Leverkusen need Bayern miracle
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso must channel the “Miracle of Istanbul”, Liverpool’s incredible comeback to win the 2005 Champions League final, to overcome Bayern Munich.
Bayern get away with shock loss as Leverkusen fall
A 10-man Bayern Munich got away with a shock 3-2 home defeat to Bochum on Saturday after title chasers Bayer Leverkusen were beaten 2-0 by Werder Bremen.
Alonso: Leverkusen need ‘big miracle’ to reach Champions League last eight
Xabi Alonso lamented Bayer Leverkusen’s self-inflicted errors in Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 3-0 loss at Bayern Munich, saying they needed a “big miracle” to reach the quarter-finals.
UCL: Liverpool smash and grab stuns PSG as Bayern cruise
Liverpool snatched a late winner to beat Paris Saint-Germain away in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, while Bayern Munich took charge with a win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Florian Wirtz extends Leverkusen contract until 2027
German young star Florian Wirtz has reportedly signed a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen and is set to remain at the club till 2027.
Leverkusen capable of ‘big things’ ahead of Inter visit
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backed his side to “do great things” before Tuesday’s home clash with Inter Milan in the Champions League.
Leverkusen eliminate Bayern from German Cup
Bayern Munich were dumped out of the German Cup by holders Bayer Leverkusen as Nathan Tella’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 win for the Bundesliga champions on Tuesday, after Manuel Neuer saw the first red card of his 866-game career.
Leverkusen’s Boniface sidelined with leg injury
Bayer Leverkusen and Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to miss “a few games” after returning from international duty with a leg injury, coach Xabi Alonso said Friday.
UEL Wrap: West Ham book place in last 16, Leicester keep UEL hopes alive
West Ham United waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after a 2-0 victory against Rapid Vienna at the Allianz Stadion in Wien on Thursday evening.