Bayer 04 Leverkusen opened their 2026 DFB-Pokal campaign with a 4–0 victory against third-tier side SV Wehen Wiesbaden, according to match reports published on August 24, 2026. The match marked a successful competitive debut for new Leverkusen head coach Carles Martínez.
First-Half Struggles and Breakthrough Goal
Despite the final scoreline, Leverkusen faced stiff resistance from SV Wehen Wiesbaden during the opening 45 minutes. According to match accounts, the Bundesliga side struggled to break down the lower-league defense early on.
Second-Half Dominance Seals Progression
Leverkusen seized control immediately after the interval. Lucas Vázquez doubled the advantage to 2–0 straight from the second-half kickoff. With the cushion secured, Leverkusen controlled the tempo of the match. Later in the half, Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane added further goals to complete the 4–0 scoreline and comfortably secure a place in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.
Upcoming Bundesliga Fixtures
Following their cup progression in Wiesbaden, Carles Martínez’s squad turns its attention to league action. According to the club’s schedule, Bayer 04 Leverkusen will travel to face league newcomer SV Elversberg on the upcoming Saturday to open their new Bundesliga campaign.
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