Overview
- Bayern beat Leverkusen 3–0 in Munich, snapping the visitors’ 37-match unbeaten away run dating to May 2023.
- Simon Rolfes criticized the display as too passive and respectful, saying the team lacked courage and intensity.
- He acknowledged the squad is being rebuilt after major summer changes and is not among Europe’s top eight this season.
- Leverkusen suffered their first league loss under new coach Kaspar Hjulmand and now trail Bayern by 10 points after nine matches.
- Following a 2–7 Champions League loss to PSG, Leverkusen travel to Benfica on Wednesday seeking a first group-stage win and a clear performance lift.