Bayer Leverkusen
German clubs end Champions League league phase with mixed results
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On the eighth and final matchday of the Champions League league phase, Germany's representatives posted mixed results. Bayern Munich secured second place, while Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund advance to the playoffs and Eintracht Frankfurt is eliminated.
VfB Stuttgart defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in the Bundesliga opener of 2026, bolstering their Champions League ambitions. German national team candidates like Jamie Leweling and Deniz Undav shone, signaling their readiness for the World Cup to coach Julian Nagelsmann. Both teams now sit level on 29 points.
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Bayer Leverkusen overturned an early deficit to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 in the Bundesliga, climbing to third place. A late handball controversy fueled debate, with Patrik Schick and Martin Terrier starring in the comeback.
Bayer Leverkusen secured a surprising 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League. Despite heavy rotation by coach Pep Guardiola, the German side efficiently capitalized on their chances. Goals came from Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick.
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Borussia Dortmund suffered its first Champions League defeat of the season against Manchester City. The team lost 1:4 and dropped to 14th in the table. Bayer Leverkusen, meanwhile, celebrated its first win of the season with a 1:0 victory at Benfica Lisbon.