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Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, with Eberechi Eze scoring his first CL goal and Declan Rice sealing the win after a strong second-half showing; Janis Blaswich of Leverkusen kept it tight in the first half, but Arsenal’s improved performance and behind-the-scenes chemistry, especially with Eze, earned a comfortable victory and set up a last-eight clash with Sporting.
Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate) thanks to Eze’s 36th-minute strike, while Chelsea trailed PSG 0-2 at half-time (PSG lead 7-2 on aggregate); Sporting completed a sensational comeback, beating Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in the second leg to win 5-3 on aggregate after extra time in Lisbon.
Bayern Munich earned a chaotic 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen, with two handball-ruled goals, two red cards, and a lengthy stoppage time; a late goal by Luis Diaz earned Bayern a point and kept them nine points clear of Dortmund. The night also featured a string of post-match awards highlighting standout performers, including Sven Ulreich as Meister of the Match and honors for Josip Stanišić, Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane and Aleix Garcia.
Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 in a chaotic match highlighted by controversial officiating, two Bayern red cards (Nicolas Jackson and a Diaz red after a second yellow), disputed handball calls that led to two disallowed goals, and a sense of complacency from Bayern that raises concerns ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Arsenal earned a 1-1 draw away to Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 first leg after Andrich headed Leverkusen in front just after halftime and Kai Havertz converted a late penalty for Arsenal; Martinelli hit the bar and Noni Madueke made an impact off the bench as Arsenal head into the second leg as favourites.
Bayer Leverkusen has dismissed head coach Erik ten Hag after just three games into the 2025-26 season due to poor results and internal issues, replacing him with a new setup amid a summer of significant squad upheaval.
Erik ten Hag, who previously managed Manchester United, is on the verge of being sacked after just three matches at Bayer Leverkusen due to poor results and a club in turmoil following significant player departures and a series of disappointing performances.
Live updates from a series of football matches show Chelsea leading Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 at halftime, with notable performances including Estevao Willian for Chelsea and a goal from Matt Targett for Newcastle in a friendly match against Espanyol, which is currently tied 1-1.
Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are playing a preseason friendly at Stamford Bridge with expected player rotations; the match is available on UK TV and streaming platforms, but not in the US or India.
Liverpool is close to finalizing a £114m deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, potentially breaking their transfer record, with negotiations focusing on the structure of add-ons; Wirtz, 22, prefers a move to Liverpool over other interest from Manchester City and Bayern Munich.
Liverpool is in advanced talks with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Florian Wirtz for around €134 million, with negotiations focusing on payment structure and add-ons, while also considering a potential departure of Darwin Nunez to the Saudi Pro League.
Liverpool has submitted a bid of up to €130 million to Bayer Leverkusen for Florian Wirtz, with negotiations ongoing and a deal expected soon, as Wirtz is keen to join Liverpool and is currently awaiting medical clearance.
Jeremie Frimpong, a talented right-back with a compelling personal story and a history of success in Europe, has completed a €35 million transfer to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen, marking a significant milestone in a 15-year journey from childhood in Manchester to becoming an elite footballer and Dutch international.
Liverpool has signed Dutch international Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million on a five-year deal, following the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. Frimpong, who played a key role in Leverkusen's Bundesliga title win, is seen as a replacement for Alexander-Arnold and will compete with Conor Bradley for the right-back position. Liverpool is also negotiating with Leverkusen over a deal for Germany's Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool are close to signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in a deal worth around €130 million, potentially making it the most expensive transfer by a Premier League club, with negotiations on add-ons ongoing.