Emiliano Buendia has joined Bayer 04 on loan from Aston Villa until the end of the season. The 28-year-old Argentine spoke to Werkself-TV in his first interview since arriving in Leverkusen.

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence.

Simon Rolfes, Bayer Leverekusen's sporting director, says Victor Boniface "will most likely stay" at the club after nearly joining Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia

Bayer Leverkusen's hopes of qualifying directly for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 hinge on the result of their final game of the league phase against Sparta Prague on Wednesday (kick-off: 9pm CET).

Indeed, only two goals have been scored in the UEFA Champions League this term ... Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.

The January transfer window rarely sees blockbuster deals in the Bundesliga, but in 2025, Bayern and Leverkusen are looking to break with tradition.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will remain at the Bundesliga club, after the Nigerian striker was left out of their Champions League clash with Sparta Prague amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.

The Bundesliga champions spent much of the contest camped inside their opponents' half but were unable to add to their advantage before the interval

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia.