Leverkusen fights for the turn against Stuttgart after bitter defeats!

Leverkusen fights for the turn against Stuttgart after bitter defeats!

On Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Bayer 04 Leverkusen suffered a bitter defeat in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League against FC Bayern Munich. In the BayArena, the Leverkuseners lost both the back and second leg, with the first game ending 0: 3 and in the second leg Bayern kept the upper hand with 2: 0. Bayer 04 is now reporting from the European competition [bild.de].

These sporting setbacks were reinforced by another defeat in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen, which ended 0-2. The pressure on coach Xabi Alonso and the team is growing, especially after the poor course of the past few weeks. Led by sports boss Simon Rolfes, the worrying atmosphere in the team was discussed. Rolfes said on LinkedIn that the players are not used to losing three games in a row, and this affects the team's morals.

injury worries in the squad

The situation is also tightened by serious injuries by Florian Wirtz (21, ankle) and Mario Hermoso (29, shoulder). Both players are key players, and their absence has a noticeable impact on the team. Rolfes explained that the squad is also filled with injuries, since both Nathan Tella (25, muscular problems) and Edmond Tapsoba (26, thighs) are questionable for the upcoming game against Stuttgart on Sunday

Despite these challenges, Leverkusen remains on course in the Bundesliga. The team plays their second best season and is currently in second place, eight points behind FC Bayern. Rolfes remains optimistic that there are still opportunities for the championship title. The next test for the team will take place on March 19 at 7:30 p.m. against VfB Stuttgart, where you hope to get back on success.

The importance of the remaining competitions

coach Xabi Alonso emphasized the importance of the Bundesliga and the DFB Cup after leaving the European Cup. He sees the remaining competitions as an opportunity to reach the season goal and convert the disappointment into positive energy. Rolfes appealed to the team to use the frustration as a motivation and work on it to succeed in the national league and in the cup.

Overall, experts analyze the development in the Bundesliga and the problem of injury. A study on the implementation of a standardized, prospective injury database for the 1st Men Bundesliga shows that muscle and tendon injuries are particularly common, which can also affect the performance of teams. The injury incidence rate (IR) per 1000 hours of play is a considerable 25.9, which suggests that injury management plays a central role in the coaches and club management. [Transfermarkt.de] provides detailed information on the lists of the two teams and on the balance sheet between FC Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen in competitive games.