Even the German champion from Leverkusen isn’t quite hitting the same level as last season. Ahead of the fourth match-up with VfB this year, we spoke with Bayer expert Sebastian Bergmann from the Rheinische Post.
With the Red Stripe
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All about the next game: Leverkusen away
This year, VfB is traveling to Leverkusen’s BayArena for the fourth time. Can VfB secure their first win there this year, or will Leverkusen strike back at the last minute once again?
The change game
Once again, against Kaiserslautern, VfB advances in the cup with their second-string lineup. However, a referee misplacement and the team’s own carelessness made the game unnecessarily exciting.
All about the next opponent: Interview with Kaiserslautern expert Florian Reis
One week after their game against the Italian record champions, VfB hosts second-division team Kaiserslautern this evening for the second round of the cup at the Neckarstadion. We spoke with FCK expert and journalist Florian Reis about the current situation at Kaiserslautern.
All about the next game: Kaiserslautern at home in the cup
The second consecutive midweek match is upon us, and it’s time for a friendly showdown against last year’s cup finalist, 1.FC Kaiserslautern. VfB enters the cup match with fresh confidence but also a few injury concerns.
A skillful, mandatory victory
The VfB finishes off the intense week with a 2–1 win against newly promoted Holstein Kiel, marking a return to winning ways in the Bundesliga after two draws and a loss. The final score is closer than the game itself suggested.
All about the next game: Kiel at home
From an away victory at the Italian record champions to a home game against the newly promoted team. This may look easy on paper but is anything but. Yet it’s also an opportunity.
All about the next opponent: Interview with Kiel fans Chris and Falafel
El Bilaaaaaaaaal.…Goooooaaaaaal!
In an incredibly focused game, VfB overcame a disallowed goal and a missed penalty, beating Juventus Turin in their stadium. An unforgettable evening!
All about the next game: Juventus away in the Champions League
As soon as VfB returned from Munich with a clear defeat, they head straight to the next European top team. In Turin’s Allianz Stadium, they face the Italian record champions Juventus FC.