The Werkself are finally back at the BayArena three weeks after the last home game. Ahead of the clash against Werder Bremen on Saturday, 8 March (kick-off: 15:30 CET), head coach Xabi Alonso talked about the rhythm of the weeks with midweek matches and the reverse fixture in Bremen.

"Today was bad. We didn't play a good game. The result is not good. And, now, the situation with some players.” said Xabi Alonso after Bayer Leverkusen’s home defeat to Werder Bremen. The Werkself now lost back-to-back games without scoring a goal.

Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz is set to receive the verdict on the injury he sustained during Saturday’s defeat against Werder Bremen.

Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals now look slim, but Xabi Alonso said his side could not afford to wallow in their disappointment

Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer 04 Leverkusen found themselves unexpectedly upset by struggling SV Werder Bremen in a Saturday afternoon fixture. Xabi Alonso’s Werkself inability to make up

Bayer Leverkusen's players must be professional and quickly move on from their chastening 3-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich, manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday ahead of a Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen.

Matchday 25 of the Bundesliga will take us to the Bay Arena, where the reigning Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen will host Werder Bremen.

Xabi Alonso wants Bayer Leverkusen to be professional and quickly move on from its chastening defeat to Bayern Munich, with Werder Bremen up next in the Bundesliga.

Bayer Leverkusen suffered a shock 2-0 home loss to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday to miss their chance to close in on leaders Bayern Munich.

Bayer Leverkusen lost 2-0 at home to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Saturday as they failed to capitalise on dropped points elsewhere.

Bayer Leverkusen's players must be professional and quickly move on from their chastening 3-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich, manager Xabi Alonso said on Friday ahead of a Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen.

After Wednesday’s humbling in Munich, Bayer Leverkusen will look to bounce back with a win when they host Werder Bremen at the BayArena on Saturday.  Bayer Leverkusen vs Werder Bremen best