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Nightmarish start to 2026 with a 'four-goal' defeat for Bayer Leverkusen

Published January 10, 2026, 20:10

Bayer Leverkusen suffered a crushing 4-1 defeat to Stuttgart at home, in their first game of 2026. This defeat is particularly negative, as Bayer is the upcoming opponent of Olympiacos in the Champions League. Stuttgart took the lead in the first half, scoring four goals, while Bayer managed to reduce the score with a penalty from Grimaldo in the second half. Stuttgart is now tied with Bayer in 4th place in the Bundesliga.