Bayer 04 Leverkusen

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Bayer 04 Leverkusen, founded in 1904 by workers of the pharmaceutical company Bayer AG, was promoted to the Bundesliga for the first time in 1979 and has never been relegated since. Despite not being the most decorated team in the country, with UEFA Cup victory and German Cup trophies, the club remains one of the most popular and well-known in Europe. In 2002, Leverkusen finished as runners-up in the UEFA Champions League. In the 2023/2024 season, Bayer Leverkusen achieved a significant milestone by winning the Bundesliga title, marking a historic victory for the club and its supporters.

Bayer is historically renowned for its strong attacking players such as Dimitar Berbatov, Stefan Kießling, and many others. One of Bayer’s most famous players of all time is Michael Ballack. Leverkusen plays its home games at the 30,000-seat BayArena.

Off the pitch, Bayer Leverkusen enjoys a strong connection with Bayer AG, the global pharmaceutical company. Throughout its history, the club has also collaborated with brands such as Castore, Kumho Tires, and eToro through sponsorship, partnership, and licensing agreements. For more information on Bayer Leverkusen’s current and past sponsors, read on SponsorsGo.