Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

1st in German Bundesliga

How Xabi Alonso made Leverkusen into Bundesliga contenders How Xabi Alonso made Leverkusen into Bundesliga contenders

In a remarkable transformation, Xabi Alonso has taken Bayer Leverkusen from a relegation fight to eyeing the Bundesliga title. Here's how he did it.

Transfer Talk: Bayern lead Madrid, City in Wirtz race Transfer Talk: Bayern lead Madrid, City in Wirtz race

Bayern look to be front-runners to sign Florian Wirtz from Leverkusen but face competition from other clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Bayer Leverkusen back on top with 3-0 win at Werder Bremen Bayer Leverkusen back on top with 3-0 win at Werder Bremen

Bayer Leverkusen cruised to a 3-0 victory at Werder Bremen on Saturday to take over the lead in the Bundesliga with a club record-equalling eighth consecutive victory.

Alejandro Grimaldo with a Goal vs. Werder Bremen Alejandro Grimaldo with a Goal vs. Werder Bremen

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen) with a Goal vs. Werder Bremen, 11/25/2023

Leverkusen thrash Union to return to the top of the Bundesliga Leverkusen thrash Union to return to the top of the Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen leapfrog Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga after a dominant 4-0 win over Union Berlin.

Leverkusen stretch winning run by beating Union 4-0 to reclaim top spot Leverkusen stretch winning run by beating Union 4-0 to reclaim top spot

Unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen thundered Union Berlin 4-0 on Sunday and move back to the top of the Bundesliga

From Leverkusen to Spurs, which underdogs have staying power? From Leverkusen to Spurs, which underdogs have staying power?

Even though underdogs tend to fade, we're about one-third through the 2023-24 season, and several -- from Bayer Leverkusen in Germany to Girona in Spain -- still are atop their respective leagues. Which of them have staying power?

Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz Transfer Talk: Liverpool eye Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz

Liverpool, alongside Man City, Bayern and Chelsea, are targeting midfielder Florian Wirtz. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Nikolai Rehnen with a Goalkeeper Save vs. SV Sandhausen Nikolai Rehnen with a Goalkeeper Save vs. SV Sandhausen

Nikolai Rehnen (Bayer Leverkusen) with a Goalkeeper Save vs. SV Sandhausen, 11/01/2023

Leverkusen reclaim Bundesliga lead after beating Freiburg Leverkusen reclaim Bundesliga lead after beating Freiburg

Bayer Leverkusen reclaimed the top spot in the Bundesliga after beating Freiburg 2-1 at home on Sunday to remain unbeaten this season.

Wirtz stars as Leverkusen reclaims Bundesliga top spot Wirtz stars as Leverkusen reclaims Bundesliga top spot

Bayer Leverkusen returns to the Bundesliga summit with a narrow 2-1 win over Freiburg.

Leverkusen stay in top spot with 2-1 win over Wolfsburg Leverkusen stay in top spot with 2-1 win over Wolfsburg

Leverkusen battled to a 2-1 win over hosts VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday with goals from Frimpong and Grimaldo, to stay in top spot in the Bundesliga

Seven top young coaches to watch in European football Seven top young coaches to watch in European football

Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso has made an immediate impact at the club, so here are seven managers under 45 in Europe who you should know.

Does Musiala think Dortmund or Leverkusen will be Bayern's #1 contenders? Does Musiala think Dortmund or Leverkusen will be Bayern's #1 contenders?

Jamal Musiala sits down with Kay Murray to discuss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga title opposition.

Bayer Leverkusen hammer sorry Cologne to stay top of the Bundesliga Bayer Leverkusen hammer sorry Cologne to stay top of the Bundesliga

Goals from Jonas Hofmann, Jeremie Frimpong and Victor Boniface give Bayer Leverkusen a 3-0 victory over FC Cologne in the Bundesliga.

Leverkusen move top of Bundesliga with 3-0 win over Cologne Leverkusen move top of Bundesliga with 3-0 win over Cologne

Bayer Leverkusen cruised past Cologne 3-0 on Sunday to take the lead in the Bundesliga title race with their sixth win in seven league matches.

Record-breaking Leverkusen beat Mainz to go top in Bundesliga Record-breaking Leverkusen beat Mainz to go top in Bundesliga

Bayer Leverkusen cruised past hapless hosts Mainz 05 3-0 on Saturday to record their best-ever start to a Bundesliga season and take over top spot after six matchdays.

Jonas Hofmann goal 65th minute Mainz 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen Jonas Hofmann goal 65th minute Mainz 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

Jonas Hofmann goal 65th minute Mainz 0-3 Bayer Leverkusen

State of the Bundesliga: Rampant Bayern, Dortmund's woes State of the Bundesliga: Rampant Bayern, Dortmund's woes

From Bayern's formidable attack, Leverkusen's rise and U.S. players in action, here's all you need to know five weeks into the Bundesliga season.

Ancelotti hopes Xabi Alonso coaches Real Madrid 'one day' Ancelotti hopes Xabi Alonso coaches Real Madrid 'one day'

Carlo Ancelotti said he hopes Xabi Alonso can coach Real Madrid "one day" after the Bayer Leverkusen boss was linked with the position.

Leverkusen's Boniface scores twice in 4-1 win over promoted Heidenheim Leverkusen's Boniface scores twice in 4-1 win over promoted Heidenheim

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface scored twice in a 4-1 victory over promoted Heidenheim on Sunday, as his team joined Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga with their fourth win in five league games.

European soccer news: Arsenal get rare win at Everton European soccer news: Arsenal get rare win at Everton

Arsenal enjoyed a gritty win at Everton for the first time in a long time, Real Madrid battled back to beat Real Sociedad, Barca Women opened the year with victory and Heidenheim made history.

Bundesliga Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Bayer Leverkus.. 12 +27 34
2 Bayern Munich 12 +34 32
3 VfB Stuttgart 12 +16 27
4 Borussia Dortm.. 12 +6 24
5 RB Leipzig 12 +17 23
6 TSG Hoffenheim 12 +3 20
7 Eintracht Fran.. 12 +5 18
8 VfL Wolfsburg 12 -4 16
9 SC Freiburg 12 -8 15
10 FC Augsburg 12 -3 14
11 Borussia Monch.. 12 -2 13
12 Werder Bremen 12 -7 11
13 1. FC Heidenhe.. 12 -9 11
14 VfL Bochum 12 -14 10
15 FC Cologne 13 -14 9
16 SV Darmstadt 9.. 13 -19 9
17 Mainz 12 -13 8
18 1. FC Union Be.. 12 -15 7
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
20 Alejandro Grim.. 7 12 4
22 Victor Bonifac.. 7 12 5
7 Jonas Hofmann 5 12 5

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
7 Jonas Hofmann 5 12 5
22 Victor Bonifac.. 5 12 7
30 Jeremie Frimpo.. 5 12 4