Bayer Leverkusen lost 2-0 at home to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday as they failed to capitalise on dropped points elsewhere.

For most teams the priority after a three goal hammering at Bayern Munich's hands would simply be to avoid any further embarrassment in the second leg. Then again Bayer Leverkusen have long since imbued the idea that there is no comeback that is beyond them,

Sport Bild reports that Bayer Leverkusen remains confident that Florian Wirtz will extend his contract at the club, despite the noise surrounding the 21-year-old.In recent weeks, Bayern Munich have

Given the injury to Florian Wirtz and the outstanding 3-0 difference on aggregate, Bayern Munich’s Champions League match vs. Bayer Leverkusen has already lost a bit of its luster. Sure, Bayer Leverkusen is capable of pulling off miracles,

Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz will be sidelined for "several weeks" after suffering a ligament injury in his right ankle, the Bundesliga champions said on Monday in a statement. The midfielder will therefore miss the second leg of the Champions League last 16 tie against fellow Germans Bayern Munich on Tuesday,

Bayern Munich faces domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League Round of 16 second leg on Tuesday. The Bavarians hold a 3-0 lead heading to the BayArena, with the home team facing a mammoth task to overturn the deficit.

Bayer Leverkusen’s star attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is set to be out for several weeks with an ankle ligament injury in a further blow to the team’s already difficult German title defence.