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Bayer Leverkusen hosts Celje in Europa League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:35 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Bayer Leverkusen hosts Celje in Europa League opener

Summary

Bayer Leverkusen faces NK Celje in their Europa League opener at BayArena on Wednesday. Leverkusen seeks to rebound from a 2-2 draw against Augsburg, aiming to enhance their performance after a series of missed chances. The Slovenian champions, Celje, come off a loss to NK Bravo and have scored in their last eight away matches. This match marks their first competitive meeting, adding to the importance for Leverkusen as they look to set a positive tone for their European campaign.

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Status Watch

•Leverkusen's last match ended in a draw against Augsburg.
•Celje lost their recent league game to NK Bravo.
•This is Celje's second Europa League campaign.
•Leverkusen looks for a strong start in Europe.
•Both teams have never met before in a competitive match.

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8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Bayer Leverkusen Begin Their Europa League Campaign Against Celje

What they're saying

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Fresh off a frustrating domestic draw, the German giants must sharpen their clinical edge against goal-hungry Slovenian champions to ignite another deep run toward European silverware.
— Yahoo Sports

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