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Organization

Bayer Leverkusen

Also known as: Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen — German Bundesliga and Champions League club, recently faced Bayern Munich and Arsenal in European competition.

Sport

Bayern Munich reaches German Cup final, seeks treble

The News

Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday with goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. The victory keeps Bayern's hopes of a treble alive after securing back-to-back Bundesliga titles.

23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Bayern Munich reaches German Cup final, seeks treble

    Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 on Wednesday with goals from Harry Kane and Luis Diaz to reach the German Cup final for the first time since 2020. The victory keeps Bayern's hopes of a treble alive after securing back-to-back Bundesliga titles.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 April

  1. Bayern Munich set to clinch 35th Bundesliga title Sunday

    Bayern Munich are 12 points clear with five games remaining and will win the Bundesliga title with a victory against Stuttgart on Sunday, fresh from eliminating Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Coach Vincent Kompany may rest key players ahead of a German Cup semi-final three days later.

    17 April 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 5 April

  1. Bayern stages late comeback at Freiburg before Real Madrid clash

    Bayern Munich came from two goals down in the final 10 minutes to beat Freiburg 3-2 in the Bundesliga, with Tom Bischof scoring twice and Lennart Karl grabbing the winner in stoppage time ahead of their Champions League quarter-final first leg at Real Madrid on Tuesday.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 28 March

  1. Wirtz shines as Germany edges Switzerland 4-3 friendly

    Florian Wirtz scored twice and set up two goals as Germany defeated Switzerland 4-3 in a friendly match in Basel, with the hosts twice taking the lead before Germany came from behind to win.

    28 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 27 March

  1. Germany emphasise team unity ahead of World Cup campaign

    Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann says the team's collective strength rather than individual talent will be key to their World Cup prospects, with a squad built on form and cohesion rather than reputation. Captain Joshua Kimmich and midfielder Kai Havertz highlighted how Bayern Munich's seven representatives bring "automatisms" and team spirit crucial to tournament success.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 22 March

  1. Kane closes in on Bundesliga goals record with Bayern win

    Harry Kane scored in Bayern Munich's 4-0 home victory over Union Berlin, moving to 31 goals this season and within 10 of Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga record with seven games remaining. Serge Gnabry scored twice and Michael Olise also netted as Bayern extended their league lead to 12 points.

    22 March 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Arsenal must prove themselves winners in League Cup final

    Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's League Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday will be a defining moment as the team seeks to shed their tag of "nearly men" after three consecutive second-placed Premier League finishes. Arteta acknowledged that the team must prove they can win trophies, having captured just one major trophy (the 2020 FA Cup) since he took charge in 2019.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 17 March

  1. English Premier League sides stumble in Champions League last 16

    England's six Champions League teams failed to win in first-leg matches against top European clubs, with Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham trailing by three goals each. Analysts point to fatigue from the Premier League's gruelling winter schedule without a break, physical style of play, and opponents with greater financial resources as key factors behind the disappointing results.

    17 March 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 15 March

  1. Arsenal youth star Dowman scores in Premier League title push

    Max Dowman, 16, became the Premier League's youngest ever goalscorer as Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 to extend their lead over Manchester City to nine points. City drew 1-1 with West Ham, continuing their recent struggles in the title race.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Bayern Munich holds nine-man draw against Bayer Leverkusen

    Bayern Munich drew 1-1 with Bayer Leverkusen despite being reduced to nine men after two red cards in a Bundesliga clash on Saturday. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund defeated Augsburg 2-0, moving nine points behind the reigning champions with eight games remaining.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian

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