Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Bayer 04 Leverkusen, commonly known as Leverkusen or Bayer, is a German football club based in Leverkusen. Founded in 1904 by employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, the club plays at the BayArena, a modern 30,000-capacity stadium that stands as one of Germany's most impressive venues.

Bayer Leverkusen has established itself as one of the major clubs in the Bundesliga, regularly qualifying for European competitions. Nicknamed "Die Werkself" (The Factory Team) in reference to their industrial origins, the club is renowned for its spectacular attacking football and ability to develop young talent through one of Europe's finest academies.

The club has won one DFB-Pokal (1993) and one UEFA Cup (1988), though they're sometimes called "Vizekusen" (Vice-kusen) due to numerous second-place finishes in league and cup competitions. Despite this, Leverkusen remains a major force in German and European football, consistently challenging for honors and producing world-class players.

The BayArena, with its iconic roof and electric atmosphere, is one of Germany's most modern stadiums. The club benefits from stable financial backing from Bayer AG, allowing them to invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure and compete with Germany's biggest clubs on equal footing.

Bayer Leverkusen has regularly participated in the Champions League, notably reaching the final in 2002. The club continues to be a force in German football, combining industrial tradition, spectacular football, and European ambition in their pursuit of silverware.