Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have only lost once in the league so far this season, so how come they're six points behind leaders Bayern Munich?
The Bundesliga champions spent much of the contest camped inside their opponents' half but were unable to add to their advantage before the interval
The future of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel could be one of the biggest transfer stories of the next week, with Arsenal in a strong position to sign him.
Spanish center Mario Hermoso embarks on a new adventure in his career after a brief stint with AS Roma. The 29-year-old defender will join Bayer Leverkusen on loan until the end of the season, meeting a specific request from coach Xabi Alonso who is looking to strengthen the defense for the crucial phase of the season.
Leon Goretzka has scored twice for Bayern Munich to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 and retain its four-point lead in the Bundesliga.
German champions Bayer Leverkusen are close to clinching the loan signing of Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson but first will have to move on striker Victor Boniface to make room for him in their squad.
Manchester City face an intriguing Champions League last 16 play-off tie against either title holders Real Madrid or five-time winners Bayern Munich. That is already known because all 24 teams that have advanced from the league phase are placed in a tennis-like bracket for the first time - showing a team's potential path towards the May 31 final in Munich.
On loan at Stuttgart, the 28-year-old Alexander Nübel is another potential successor for Neuer. Urbig’s signing means Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness can likely count on Nübel in goal again next season, too. Nübel extended his Bayern contract last year to 2029.
Celtic will face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League Play Offs. After a night of permutations in Europe’s top competition, Celtic were beaten by Aston Villa in an enthralling game at Villa Park.
Former Norwich City midfielder Emi Buendia has completed a loan move to Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.
The 21-year-old has signed from second-tier Koln with the long term in mind while uncertainty reigns over the experienced No 1