Bayer 04 Leverkusen, officially known as Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH, is a professional football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Here are some key points about this remarkable club:

1. Origins and Early Years:
   • Founded in 1904 by employees of the German pharmaceutical company Bayer.
   • Initially part of the sports club TSV Bayer 04 Leverkusen, which also included athletics, gymnastics, basketball, and other sports.
   • The football department became a separate entity in 1999 as Bayer 04 Leverkusen Fußball GmbH.

1. Bundesliga and European Competitions:
   • Promoted to the Bundesliga in 1979 and has remained in the top division ever since.
   • Main colors: Red and black.
   • Notable achievements:
     • One Bundesliga title.
     • One DFB-Pokal (German Cup) victory.
     • Runners-up in the 2001–02 UEFA Champions League, narrowly losing to Real Madrid in the final.

1. BayArena: Home Ground
   • The club plays its home matches at the BayArena.
   • Capacity: 30,210 spectators.

1. Unbeaten Record:
   • Bayer Leverkusen holds the European record for unbeaten competitive games, currently standing at 49.

1. Local Rivalries:
   • Rivals include 1. FC Köln, Borussia Mönchengladbach, and Fortuna Düsseldorf.

For more detailed information, you can visit the official Bayer 04 Leverkusen website. 📊

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