Leverkusen Team News Page 6 - Soccer

Malik Tillman - Two goals in 3-0 CL win Tillman scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against Villarreal.

Impact Tillman scored two as Leverkusen won 3-0 to progress to the next playoff phase of the Champions League. He scored the first two goals, with the second being assisted by Patrick Schick. These goals were his first Champions League goals of the season, despite playing in seven of the league phase games. He has scored three Bundesliga goals, but hadn't scored in 10 games before this one.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Two saves in clean sheet win Blaswich had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Villarreal.

Impact Blaswich kept his first Champions League clean sheet since 2022 as Bayer Leverkusen won at home to Villarreal. This win secured a place in the Champions League playoff phase. Since coming into the team, he has started three games, keeping a clean shee in the last two, both of which were home matches.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Invincible no more, Bayern aims to make amends against Hamburg in Bundesliga

Bundesliga opponents suddenly know Bayern Munich is beatable after Augsburg’s shock win over the league leader last weekend

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Champions League: Who Is In The Round Of 16? Who Is In The Playoffs? Who Is Out?

If PSG are going to repeat as Champions League winners, they're going to have to do it via the knockout playoffs.

JANUARY 29 • FOX SPORTS

Champions League: Who Is In The Round Of 16? Who Is In The Playoffs? Who Is Out?

Champions League: Who has qualified, who is in the playoffs and who is out

Here’s the state of play after the conclusion of the first stage of the Champions League

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

USA Midfielder Malik Tillman Bags First-Half Brace For Leverkusen In Champions League

United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored two goals to give Bayer Leverkusen an early lead in the Champions League against Villarreal.

JANUARY 28 • FOX SPORTS

USA Midfielder Malik Tillman Bags First-Half Brace For Leverkusen In Champions League

US player Tillman scores unusual 1st goal and impressive 2nd in Champions League for Leverkusen

United States midfielder Malik Tillman scored twice to ensure Bayer Leverkusen will be in the Champions League knockout phase and seeded in the playoffs draw

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Edmond Tapsoba - Still out Tapsoba (strain) is out for Wednesday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Tapsoba is not yet fit despite being a late call, needing to wait another match before his return. With a quick turnaround to Saturday's match against Frankfurt, he will be a close call if he can be an option by then.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Edmond Tapsoba - Could be available Wednesday Tapsoba (strain) was spotted training in full on Tuesday and could be back available for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal, according to BILD.

Impact Tapsoba returned from the AFCON with a muscular injury that now appears to be fully cleared, as he was spotted training in full with the team on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Villarreal. This is great news for the Werkself, since Loic Bade is suspended in the Bundesliga and the return of Tapsoba for the upcoming fixtures could help solve issues in the backline, as he was a regular starter in the back three prior to his injury and international duty.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Eliesse Ben Seghir - Suffers ankle injury Ben Seghir is ruled out for the time being due to an ankle injury suffered during the AFCON, the club announced.

Impact Ben Seghir won't be available for some time due to an ankle injury he suffered before the final of the AFCON with Morocco. The attacking midfielder featured only 11 games across all competitions for the Werkself and was reportedly also on the move during the transfer window, rising doubts about his future at the club even when he will be back to full fitness.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonas Omlin - Joins Leverkusen on loan Omlin joins Leverkusen on loan from Monchengladbach until the end of the season, his new club announced. "Jonas is an internationally experienced goalkeeper who has repeatedly demo...

Impact Omlin joined Borussia Monchengladbach in 2023 from Montpellier HSC and has made 36 competitive appearances for the club. The goalie will now spend the rest of the season with Leverkusen and provide an additional option between the post with the recent injury of Mark Flekken (knee).

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jarell Quansah - Busy defensively in win Quansah created two chances, sent in one accurate cross, made six clearances, three interceptions and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win...

Impact Quansah delivered a high-floor defensive performance, piling up peripheral points while anchoring a clean sheet in a match where his side absorbed pressure. What stood out for fantasy was the added ball involvement, as he emerged as a major threat on attacking set pieces while also creating chances, a clear deviation from his usual profile. With 18 clearances and eight interceptions over his last three domestic starts, the center-back will hope this finally translates into more consistent fantasy production.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Patrik Schick - Takes three shots in win Schick had three off-target shots and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Schick remained heavily involved but frustration continues to define his season, with an early goal wiped out by a VAR handball decision adding to his uneven run of form. He is still getting chances and operating in the right spaces, yet the lack of conversion and lingering physical concerns keep his fantasy profile volatile and heavily goal-dependent.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Janis Blaswich - Keeps clean sheet in win Blaswich made three saves and kept clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Blaswich continued his short-term run with a third consecutive appearance, including his second start, while filling in for the injured Mark Flekken (undisclosed). He benefited from Leverkusen's control, keeping a clean-sheet driven profile with limited reliance on peripheral saves for value. The role gives him a stable floor in favorable matchups, but with minutes clearly tied to injury cover, he remains a streamer rather than a long-term hold.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ibrahim Maza - Logs assist in win Maza made an assist, had two off-target shots and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Maza showed a balanced fantasy profile by contributing to the decisive moment while staying actively involved on both sides of the ball and his biggest contribution came in the 37th minute with an assist for Lucas Vazquez to score the game-winner. His role appears to blend chance creation with defensive work rate, giving him a steadier floor than most attackers even when the end product is limited.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Vazquez - Scores winner against Werder Vazquez scored a goal off his lone shot and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Werder Bremen.

Impact Vazquez delivered a role-driven ceiling moment by scoring the match-winner in his second straight start since returning from a long injury layoff, but his fantasy value remains capped by early substitutions. He is clearly trusted in the XI right now and operating in an advanced role, yet the recurring hook before the match settles keeps his floor volatile and matchup dependent, at least until he is back to top form.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Loic Bade - Set for suspension Bade will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in the Bundesliga.

Impact Bade accumulated five yellow cards in the Bundesliga and will be suspended for the clash against Frankfurt on Saturday. His absence will impact the starting squad since he has been an undisputed starter in the backline for the Werkself, with Jeanuel Belocian as a likely option to replace him against the eagles.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen needed victory over Werder Bremen to boost fragile confidence, say Vazquez and Maza Bayer Leverkusen ended their losing start to 2026 on Saturday, building some positive feelings ahead of Wednesday's clash with Villarreal.

JANUARY 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Exequiel Palacios - Makes bench Saturday Palacios (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen.

Impact Palacios is named on the bench for Saturday's clash against Bremen after missing out on midweek Champions League action. This ends a long layoff for the midfielder who last appeared Sept. 12 and has featured just twice all season due to injury. He returns as a rotational option but still adds useful depth after recording 11 starts in 24 appearances last season.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Hjulmand demands Leverkusen to rediscover clinical edge ahead of Bremen test After losing in the Champions League on Tuesday, Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action against Werder Bremen this weekend.

JANUARY 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Where to Watch Bayer Leverkusen vs. Werder Bremen: TV Channel, Start Time and Live Stream Two of the Bundesliga's top 10 goal-scorers go head-to-head when Patrik Schick (six goals) and Bayer Leverkusen host Jens Stage (six) and We...

JANUARY 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Exequiel Palacios - Fit to face Bremen Palacios (groin) is an option for Saturday's match against Bremen, according to his club.

Impact Palacios was looking to return in midweek UCL action, but after missing out Tuesday, he is in the squad to face Bremen. This ends a long slide for the midfielder, last appearing Sept. 12 and only playing two games all season due to the injury. He will be set for more of a rotational option for the club and should remain in that role, although the club will gain some depth, with 11 starts in 24 appearances last season, a decent shout for an assist when on the field.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich is smashing its own records in the Bundesliga and rivals aren't close

Bayern Munich is running away with the Bundesliga again

JANUARY 22 • Associated Press

Aleix Garcia - Active on both sides of ball Garcia took an off target shot, crossed five times (one accurate), made four interceptions and three tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Garcia was held off the scoresheet, finishing with the second most crosses on the team while leading Leverkusen in interceptions and tackles. The midfielder has just two shots, but 13 crosses, six tackles and eight interceptions over his last three Champions League appearances.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Grimaldo - Leverkusen's main threat Grimaldo took four shots (two on goal), crossing eight times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Tuesday's 2-0 loss to Olympiacos.

Impact Grimaldo was held off the scoresheet, but led Leverkusen in shots and crosses during Tuesday's defeat. The match broke a streak of two straight games with a goal in the Champions League for Grimaldo as he remains Leverkusen's main threat with eight shots, six chances created and 19 crosses over his last three appearances in the competition.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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