For the Haters
The heaviest home defeat as of December 2019
The heaviest home defeat as of December 2019 came in the Bundesliga, while the heaviest away defeat against Dortmund occurred outside the Bundesliga in another competition.
came in the Bundesliga, while the heaviest away defeat against Dortmund occurred outside the Bundesliga in another competition. The club’s longest losing streak came in 2002/03 with five in a row, and the highest number of defeats in a season was 18, a total they managed twice. They also twice went 13 matches without a win.
The most embarrassing cup turnaround was delivered by
The most embarrassing cup turnaround was delivered by Michael Ballack and company themselves, while internationally nothing could be repaired after th...
Michael Ballack and company themselves, while internationally nothing could be repaired after the 10–2 aggregate humiliation against Barcelona in the 2011/12 Champions League round of 16.
Two games, five points thrown away: in 2001/02
Two games, five points thrown away: in 2001/02 Leverkusen held a five-point lead with three games left and still failed to win the league.
Leverkusen held a five-point lead with three games left and still failed to win the league. Unterhaching and Michael Ballack’s own goal in the decisive final-day collapse became central chapters in the story of Vizekusen.
The near-relegation season of 1995/96 was as bad
The near-relegation season of 1995/96 was as bad as things ever looked under the Bayer cross in the three-point era.
as things ever looked under the Bayer cross in the three-point era. The club’s lowest points return in that era was 36, they collected 14 draws, managed only 20 points from 17 home games, and won at home just four times. It was one of the bleakest seasons in club history.
B04 Quiz BETA
Test your knowledge
The B04 Quiz tests your knowledge about Bayer 04 Leverkusen — from the club's founding to legendary matches and current Bundesliga statistics. Six multiple-choice questions, four options, only one is correct. After each question you'll learn the background — facts that surprise even die-hard fans.
How many questions does the B04 Quiz have?
The quiz consists of six multiple-choice questions with four options each. Questions cover club history, current Bundesliga data, and predictions.
Where do the quiz questions come from?
Questions are automatically generated from the Akte chapters of Bayer 04 Leverkusen — based on over 100 researched facts, current standings data, and Oracle predictions.
How often is there a new quiz?
New quiz questions appear twice a week (Monday and Thursday). Questions are compiled by AI from current and historical data.
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For the Haters — Update 2020–2026
The 2020 Europa League final, still under Peter Bosz, was lost 2–3 to Inter Milan — yet another near-title in the long “Vizekusen” history.
The 2020 Europa League final, still under Peter
The 2020 Europa League final, still under Peter Bosz, was lost 2–3 to Inter Milan — yet another near-title in the long “Vizekusen” history.
Bosz, was lost 2–3 to Inter Milan — yet another near-title in the long “Vizekusen” history. But since 2024, there has been little left for Leverkusen haters to feast on.
B04 — Financial Stability Score
Double-Saison und Wirtz-Transfer haben die Bilanz auf den stärksten Stand der Clubgeschichte gebracht. Aber: Das Geschäftsmodell steht und fällt mit Bayer AG. Wenn der Konzern — in der tiefsten Krise seit Bestehen — das Fußball-Engagement hinterfragt, hat Leverkusen keine alternative Erlösbasis. Die Bilanz zeigt einen Top-4-Club; die Konzernabhängigkeit zeigt eine Werkself.