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Bayer Leverkusen complete a brilliant comeback to reach the DFB-Pokal round of 16!

From 2-0 down to a 5-2 victory against Nürnberg! It was a worrying start for Leverkusen, especially after the defeat against Hoffenheim, but the reaction was exactly what we needed to see from Carles Martínez's team. The changes at half-time helped turn the game around, and once Leverkusen found their rhythm, they showed the attacking quality this squad possesses. The defensive problems still need addressing, but there's plenty to be pleased about tonight. Five goals, a comeback victory and a place in the next round! What impressed you most about Leverkusen's comeback, and what still needs to improve?Oct 28, 2026

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PSG Rule Out January Move For Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza

Oct 28, 2026

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Leverkusen Make Six Changes As Youngster Earns Surprise Cup Call Up

Oct 28, 2026

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Farid Alfa-Ruprecht shines as Hertha Berlin advance to the DFB-Pokal round of 16!

Another impressive performance from the Bayer Leverkusen loanee, who helped Hertha secure their place in the next round! His performance in numbers: 🎯 1 assist ✅ 100% pass accuracy 🔥 3 big chances created ⚽ 3 key passes 👑 Sofascore Man of the Match Alfa-Ruprecht is making the most of his loan spell and continuing his development.Oct 28, 2026

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Bayer Leverkusen's predicted XI against 1. FC Nürnberg!

Carles Martínez faces some difficult selection decisions ahead of tomorrow's DFB-Pokal clash, with several players unavailable through injury. Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Blaswich Quansah – Tapsoba – Medina – Gutiérrez Aleix García – Equi Fernández Tella – Tillman – Maza Schick Janis Blaswich has already been confirmed as the starting goalkeeper, while Montrell Culbreath could return to the squad. With Badé and Diaby also sidelined, Martínez may need to make further adjustments. After the disappointing defeat against Hoffenheim, Leverkusen need a response, but Nürnberg won't be an easy opponent. Would you rotate more players for this cup match, or field the strongest possible XI?Oct 27, 2026

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Bayer Leverkusen cannot afford to lose Ibrahim Maza!

PSG aren't the only club keeping an eye on Ibrahim Maza, with reportedly almost all of Europe's top clubs following his development. What's reassuring for Die Werkself fans is that no club has approached Leverkusen directly yet, and discussions about extending his contract are already underway. With his current deal running until 2030, the club is in a strong position and doesn't need to rush anything. Maza's development has been one of the most exciting parts of Leverkusen's new project, and keeping him for a few more seasons could be vital for the team's future. Do you think Bayer Leverkusen should break its strict wage structure to offer Ibrahim Maza a major contract, or should the club stick to its financial principles? Because it might come down to that.Oct 27, 2026

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Leverkusen Confirm Blaswich Cup Start As Injured Stars Near Return

Oct 27, 2026

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Martínez Admits Leverkusen Were Second Best Against Hoffenheim

Oct 27, 2026

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PSG Plot January Move For Maza As Leverkusen Contract Talks Stall

Oct 27, 2026

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Leipzig And Leverkusen Challenge Bayern And Dortmund For Gladbach Wonderkid Wael Mohya

Oct 26, 2026

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IBRAHIM MAZA FINISHES AMONG THE TOP 10 YOUNG TALENTS IN THE WORLD!

The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder has officially finished in the top 10 of the 2026 Men's Young Talent of the Year rankings at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London. A major achievement for the 20-year-old Algerian international, who has earned recognition among the world's best young footballers. Congratulations Mazadona!Oct 26, 2026

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Ibrahim Maza is in London for the Ballon d'Or ceremony!

The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is in the English capital ahead of tonight's ceremony, where he's among the nominees for the Kopa Trophy. A special moment for the 20-year-old Algerian international, who is receiving recognition alongside some of the biggest young talents in world football. Where do you think Maza will finish in the Kopa Trophy rankings tonight?Oct 26, 2026

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Leverkusen Suffer Double Injury Blow As Badé Diagnosis Confirmed

Oct 26, 2026

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Leverkusen must learn how to score when Schick is isolated?

Patrik Schick scored in each of Leverkusen's first six Bundesliga matches, but the defeat against Hoffenheim exposed a problem. When opponents manage to isolate him, Leverkusen struggle to create meaningful chances. Just 0.62 xG against Hoffenheim says a lot. I don't think the solution is simply delivering more crosses into the box. Schick is excellent at attacking crosses, but he's equally capable of dropping deeper, holding up possession and bringing midfielders into the attack. The problem is what happens around him. When Schick drops short, someone needs to attack the space he leaves behind. When he stays high between the centre-backs, players like Ibrahim Maza and Malik Tillman need to receive between the lines and find him before the opposition defence can reorganise. Leverkusen have enough technical quality to create chances through central combinations rather than relying on Schick to finish every attack. Martínez needs to find a way to make that happen more consistently. Can Leverkusen become less dependent on Schick's goals, or is their attack still too reliant on him?Oct 26, 2026

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Should Afonso Moreira be starting every game for Bayer Leverkusen?

While I expected slight rotation from Martinez vs. Hoffenheim, I was surprised to see Moreira on the bench against Hoffenheim. Not because Nathan Tella isn't good enough, but because I think Moreira gives Leverkusen something they sometimes struggle to find: someone willing to receive the ball wide and take responsibility for beating his defender. His ability to attack from the left and cut inside onto his stronger right foot creates an interesting relationship with Miguel Gutiérrez. When Moreira moves inside, Gutiérrez can provide the width. When he stays wide, he can stretch the opposition's back line and create space between the full-back and centre-back. The challenge is getting those movements coordinated rather than having both players occupy the same spaces. His final ball still needs work, but I think Moreira's directness is particularly useful when Leverkusen face teams defending in a compact shape. Do you think Leverkusen is too reliant on Moreira or, the loss against Hoffenheim had nothing to do with his absence?Oct 26, 2026

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How high will Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza finish in the Kopa Trophy rankings?

We're just hours away from the ceremony, and all eyes are on where Ibrahim Maza will finish! The Algerian midfielder has shown his quality in a Leverkusen shirt, and seeing him recognised among Europe's brightest young talents is already something to celebrate. But how high can he climb in the final rankings?Oct 26, 2026

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Referee Defends Controversial Decision After Badé Head Injury

Oct 26, 2026

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Andrich Reveals Frightening Details Of Badé's Injury

Oct 26, 2026

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Leverkusen's Winning Streak Ends In Hoffenheim Nightmare

Oct 26, 2026

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Belocian Scores First Career Goal As Leverkusen Loan Pays Off

Oct 24, 2026

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