Leverkusen

American

[ley-vuhr-koo-zuhn] / ˈleɪ vərˌku zən /

noun

a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in W Germany, on the Rhine.

Leverkusen British

/ ˈleːvərˌkuːzən /

noun

a town in NW Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: chemical industries. Pop: 161 543 (2003 est)

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AC Milan, Juventus and Benfica are also inside the Deloitte top 20, while Bayer Leverkusen offer clear pedigree.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The appointment of the former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss, 44, is expected in the coming days.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Although Alonso, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career and led Bayer Leverkusen to league and cup success in Germany, is an exciting appointment for supporters, there is also an acceptance he faces a difficult task.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Alonso is a hugely popular figure with fans following a stellar Anfield playing career, and won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen as a manager before a short spell in the dysfunction of Real Madrid.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

At Leverkusen the existing plant can produce at least thirty tons a month, and we learn "the plant remains intact ready for use."

From The Riddle of the Rhine; chemical strategy in peace and war by Lefebure, Victor

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