Lars Bender
Lars Bender frustrated by late collapse
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender admits that it is difficult to accept a 2-1 loss after leading for so long against Barcelona.
Sep 30, 05:21
Team News: Marco Reus on the bench for Borussia Dortmund after recovering from toe injury
Marco Reus recovers from his toe injury to start on the bench for Borussia Dortmund against Bayer Leverkusen.
Sep 20, 15:34
Live Commentary: Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 BATE Borisov - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayer Leverkusen's emphatic victory over BATE Borisov to go top in Group E in the Champions League.
Sep 16, 18:45
Lars Bender delighted with Javier Hernandez arrival at Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen captain Lars Bender claims that the signing of Javier Hernandez is proof that the club can attract top players.
Sep 9, 03:48
Team News: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang named up top for Borussia Dortmund
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang starts up front for Borussia Dortmund as they travel to Odd in the Europa League.
Aug 20, 19:13
Match Analysis: Lazio 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the key talking points from Lazio's 1-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
Aug 18, 22:32
Keita Balde Diao grabs winner for Lazio against Bayer Leverkusen
Lazio secure a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League playoff first leg at the Stadio Olimpico, thanks to Keita Balde Diao's second-half strike.
Aug 18, 21:44
Half-Time Report: All square between Lazio, Bayer Leverkusen
The Champions League playoff first leg between Lazio and Bayer Leverkusen is goalless at the break.
Aug 18, 20:37
DFB-Pokal roundup: Wolfsburg through in style
Wolfsburg, Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen are among the teams to book their place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 8, 16:30
Five defensive midfield targets for Arsenal this summer
Sports Mole looks at five possible defensive midfield options available for Arsenal to sign this summer, as Arsene Wenger aims to bolster his squad.
Jun 20, 10:54
Manchester City preparing bid for Lars Bender?
Manchester City will turn their attention to Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender if they fail to convince Paul Pogba to move to the Etihad, according to reports.
Jun 7, 08:11
Team News: Kevin Kampl handed start against Hertha Berlin
Jurgen Klopp names Kevin Kampl in his side as Borussia Dortmund host Hertha Berlin at Signal Iduna Park.
May 9, 14:03
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.
Apr 30, 18:12
Bard Finne comes off bench to snatch point for FC Koln
Substitute Bard Finne scores a late equaliser as FC Koln earn a deserved 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen.
Apr 25, 16:25
Bayer Leverkusen storm to victory over Hannover
Bayer Leverkusen replace Borussia Monchengladbach in third with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Hannover.
Apr 18, 16:21
Preview: Schalke 04 vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Schalke 04 and Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 20, 05:57
Atletico Madrid edge past Bayer Leverkusen on penalties to book last-eight spot
Atletico Madrid overcome Bayer Leverkusen on penalties to advance through to the final eight of the Champions League on the back of a 1-1 aggregate draw.
Mar 17, 22:31
Half-Time Report: Atletico Madrid peg Bayer Leverkusen back
Mario Suarez's strike ensures that Atletico Madrid and Bayern Leverkusen are tied at one apiece on aggregate at half time in the second leg of their last-16 tie.
Mar 17, 20:38
Team News: Arda Turan, Mario Mandzukic back for Atletico Madrid
Arda Turan and Mario Mandzukic are back in the Atletico Madrid starting lineup for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Mar 17, 18:40
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole previews the second leg of Atletico Madrid's last-16 Champions League tie with Bayer Leverkusen at the Vicente Calderon.
Mar 16, 11:39
Manchester United considering Lars Bender move?
Manchester United are considering a move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender as an alternative to Kevin Strootman, according to reports.
Mar 9, 04:37
Bayer Leverkusen edge out Atletico Madrid
Bayer Leverkusen record a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of their Champions League tie.
Feb 25, 21:41
Half-Time Report: Bayer Leverkusen, Atletico Madrid goalless at the break
Neither Bayer Leverkusen nor Atletico Madrid were able to make the breakthrough in the first half of their Champions League tie in Germany.
Feb 25, 20:35
Team News: Saul Niguez starts for Atletico Madrid
Saul Niguez starts for Atletico Madrid as they continue their defence of the Champions League with a trip to Bayer Leverkusen.
Feb 25, 19:15
Rudi Voller plays down Lars Bender to Barcelona link
There have been no talks between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona regarding the transfer of Lars Bender, according to the German club's general manager Rudi Voller.
Feb 23, 15:56
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Atletico Madrid
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg between Bayern Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid in Germany.
Feb 23, 15:34
Report: Barcelona to join Arsenal in race for Lars Bender
Barcelona are hopeful of beating Arsenal to the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, according to reports.
Feb 20, 03:59
Bas Dost clinches Wolfsburg win in nine-goal thriller with Bayer Leverkusen
Bas Dost scores his fourth goal in the final minute of stoppage time as Wolfsburg beat Bayer Leverkusen 5-4 in a thrilling Bundesliga match at the BayArena.
Feb 14, 16:27
Dietmar Hamann: 'Arsene Wenger should sign Lars and Sven Bender'
Dietmar Hamann urges Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to sign Lars and Sven Bender.
Jan 18, 13:09
Team News: Stefan Kiessling missing for Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen are without striker Stefan Kiessling for their final Champions League group game away to Benfica.
Dec 9, 19:27
Match Analysis: Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 AS Monaco
Sports Mole analyses AS Monaco's 1-0 win over Group C rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League.
Nov 26, 22:21
Monaco shock Bayer Leverkusen in Germany
Substitute Lucas Ocampos gives Monaco a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their Champions League Group C encounter.
Nov 26, 21:39
Half-Time Report: Bayer Leverkusen frustrated by Monaco
Bayer Leverkusen and Monaco's Champions League Group C encounter remains goalless at half time.
Nov 26, 20:35
Bayern Munich consider Xherdan Shaqiri, Ander Herrera swap?
A report claims that Bayern Munich may offer Xherdan Shaqiri to Manchester United in exchange for Ander Herrera.
Nov 19, 16:33
Arsenal chase Lars Bender?
Arsenal reportedly turn their attention to Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, after talks have allegedly cooled between the club and Sami Khedira.
Nov 15, 11:33
Lars Bender: 'Bayer Leverkusen deserved to beat Zenit St Petersburg'
Lars Bender says that Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 Champions League win over Zenit St Petersburg was fully deserved.
Oct 23, 00:06
Half-Time Report: Bayer Leverkusen level with Zenit St Petersburg
Bayer Leverkusen reach the interval goalless with Zenit St Petersburg, despite having the better of the chances in the opening 45 minutes.
Oct 22, 20:36
Preview: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Zenit St Petersburg
Sports Mole casts its eye over Wednesday's Champions League Group C clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Zenit St Petersburg.
Oct 20, 15:00
Team News: Lars Bender left out of Bayer Leverkusen squad
Lars Bender misses out on a spot in the Bayer Leverkusen squad for the Bundesliga clash with Stuttgart.
Oct 18, 14:29
Lars Bender: 'Bayer Leverkusen were very ambitious'
Lars Bender is happy that Bayer Leverkusen showed ambition during their 3-1 victory against Benfica.
Oct 1, 22:29
