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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Xabi Alonso wrestled the Bundesliga title away from perennial winners Bayern Munich during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, but is now seemingly hanging on to his job at Real Madrid which could affect the standing of his stock.

From BBC

The victory took Dortmund six points behind leaders Bayern Munich and three clear of third-placed RB Leipzig, who can return to second with a win at home against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

From Barron's

Sunderland have had the week off while Newcastle had to work so hard against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, only to let their lead slip away late on.

From BBC

Florian Wirtz has offered little since his £116m move from Bayer Leverkusen while Alexander Isak, a British record signing at £125m from Newcastle United, has scored one Premier League goal.

From BBC

History was repeating itself for Newcastle United as the BayArena erupted following an 88th-minute equaliser for Bayer Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo.

From BBC

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