The Local Germany

United walk all over Bayer Leverkusen 5-0

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 09:15:00 +0100

Bayer Leverkusen were overwhelmed by Manchester United on Wednesday night as the English side confirmed their place in the Champions League's knock-out phase with an emphatic 5-0 win.

Scary German landing spooks Man United

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:47:00 +0100

One of Manchester United's most important players admitted he had a nasty moment on Tuesday when the team's landing in Germany was aborted at the last minute and the pilot had to pull the plane up to swoop round and try again.

Football chiefs dismiss 'ghost goal' case

Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:37:00 +0100

The German Football Association rejected a complaint from Hoffenheim on Monday about a "ghost goal" scored in the Bundesliga a week ago. The referee allowed a header to stand despite the ball slipping in through a hole in the net.

Football bosses to probe ghost goal 'scandal'

Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:21:00 +0200

UPDATE: Hoffenheim have called for a replay after losing 2-1 to Bayer Leverkusen thanks to a freak 'phantom' goal as the German Football Federation (DFB) prepares to launch an investigation on Monday.

Schalke 04's Bundesliga slump continues

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:55:00 +0100

Schalke 04's disastrous Bundesliga form continued Saturday as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Freiburg to leave them with two points from their last six league games.

Leverkusen fourth in Liga after Düsseldorf win

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:45:00 +0100

Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen moved up to fourth in the Bundesliga on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf while Bayern Munich have opened a seven-point lead at the top of the league.

Hooligans break Leverkusen player's nose

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:12:00 +0200

German police are hunting two football hooligans who attacked a player from their rival team, hitting in him in the face as he left a disco and breaking his nose.

Barca beat Leverkusen

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:17:00 +0100

Bayer Leverkusen look set for a speedy exit from the Champions League after going down 1-3 at home against title holders Barcelona on Tuesday night.

Ballack enjoys golden autumn to his career

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:46:00 +0100

Former Germany football captain Michael Ballack is back on form, scoring for Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night and earning glittering praise from his trainer.

Big Champions League win for Bayer Leverkusen

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:40:00 +0200

Ex-Germany captain Michael Ballack inspired Bayer Leverkusen to come from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday to stay in touch with leaders Chelsea in Group E.

Bayern Munich gives up title hopes as Leverkusen draws with Bremen

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:00:00 +0100

Ten-man Bayer Leverkusen stayed second in the Bundesliga on Sunday despite being held to a 2-2 draw at Werder Bremen, while Bayern Munich have waved the white-flag on their title aspirations.

Kiessling puts Bayer Leverkusen back on top

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:00 +0100

Germany striker Steffan Kiessling sent Bayer Leverkusen back to the top of the Bundesliga on Sunday with a first-half equaliser which sealed a 1-1 draw at Bayern Munich.