Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

2nd in German Bundesliga
Yamal, Wirtz, Bellingham lead best U21 men's soccer players Yamal, Wirtz, Bellingham lead best U21 men's soccer players

For the seventh straight year, ESPN brings you our list of the game's next young stars aged 21 or under. Who is good enough to make it?

The best plays from ESPN's top 3 U21 players The best plays from ESPN's top 3 U21 players

Check out the best moments from Lamine Yamal, Florian Wirtz and Jude Bellingham as they top ESPN's 39 best U21 men's players.

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Why Florian Wirtz is a future Ballon d'or contender Why Florian Wirtz is a future Ballon d'or contender

Jan Aage Fjørtoft details the strengths of Florian Wirtz as he is named at No. 2 on ESPN's 39 best U21 players.

Holders Leverkusen stunned by third-tier Arminia Bielefeld in German Cup semis Holders Leverkusen stunned by third-tier Arminia Bielefeld in German Cup semis

Third-tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned holders Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 on Tuesday, coming from a goal down to reach the German Cup final.

Third-tier Bielefeld stun Leverkusen in German Cup semis Third-tier Bielefeld stun Leverkusen in German Cup semis

Arminia Bielefeld shock defending champions Bayer Leverkusen to advance to the German Cup final.

How to watch 2025 German Cup semifinals: ESPN+ schedule How to watch 2025 German Cup semifinals: ESPN+ schedule

Who will make it to the 2025 DFB-Pokal final? It's Arminia-Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart-RB Leipzig to see which team gets one step closer to the cup

Leverkusen beat Bochum to close gap on leaders Bayern Leverkusen beat Bochum to close gap on leaders Bayern

Bayer Leverkusen battled past strugglers VfL Bochum 3-1 thanks to two second half goals on Friday to cut the gap with leaders Bayern Munich to three points.

Transfer rumors, news: Man United, 'half of Europe' eye García Transfer rumors, news: Man United, 'half of Europe' eye García

Espanyol keeper Joan García is wanted by many of Europe's biggest clubs including Man United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again? Can Leverkusen actually beat Bayern to the Bundesliga again?

Only a few weeks ago, the Bundesliga title race looked over. No longer, as Leverkusen are reeling in Bayern.

Real Madrid-linked Alonso: Nothing to decide on Leverkusen future Real Madrid-linked Alonso: Nothing to decide on Leverkusen future

In contrast to a year ago, Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has no offers from rival clubs to prompt any immediate decisions on his future.

Bundesliga Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Bayern Munich 27 +52 65
2 Bayer Leverkusen 27 +28 59
3 Eintracht Frankfu.. 27 +15 48
4 Mainz 27 +14 45
5 Borussia Moncheng.. 27 +4 43
6 RB Leipzig 27 +7 42
7 SC Freiburg 27 -3 42
8 FC Augsburg 27 -6 39
9 VfL Wolfsburg 27 +8 38
10 Borussia Dortmund 27 +6 38
11 VfB Stuttgart 27 +3 37
12 Werder Bremen 27 -10 36
13 1. FC Union Berli.. 27 -15 30
14 TSG Hoffenheim 27 -16 27
15 St. Pauli 27 -11 25
16 1. FC Heidenheim .. 27 -20 22
17 VfL Bochum 27 -27 20
18 Holstein Kiel 27 -29 17
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
14 Patrik Schick 17 24 0
10 Florian Wirtz 9 25 10
22 Victor Bonifac.. 8 16 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
10 Florian Wirtz 10 25 9
34 Granit Xhaka 7 27 2
25 Exequiel Palac.. 6 19 1