Heading: Bayer Leverkusen Kicks Off Premiere South American Pre-Season Tour with Friendly Against Flamengo U20
Bayer initiates inaugural test match in Brazilian soil - Bayer initiates inaugural test match in Brazilian territory
Hold on to your jerseys, 'KsetText anticipated as Bundesliga heavyweights, Bayer Leverkusen, geared up for their unprecedented foray in South America. Welcoming the summer with a spirited challenge, Leverkusen announced their first friendly of the new season against Flamengo Rio de Janeiro's promising U20 squad. The South American training camp, kickstarting on July 14, 2025, will be overseen by new coach, Erik ten Hag.
Leverkusen are embarking upon uncharted territory since they will be the pioneering Bundesliga team to hold a pre-season training camp in Brazil, training at the illustrious Flamengo "Ninho do Urubu" performance centre. This groundbreaking move will see Bayer Leverkusen taking on Flamengo's U20s on July 18, a pivotal match in their packed itinerary that extends up to July 24. The friendly match is slated to begin at 8 pm on the said date.
Nodding towards the fierce encounter ahead, Leverkusen's sporting director, Simon Rolfes, shared an insightful perspective: "Facing one of the world's top youth teams is an excellent introduction to the summer. Flamengo's U20s will offer a valuable first test for our team, which is still in the early stages of preseason, thanks to their talent, intensity, and exceptional technical skill."
With their first competitive match in the DFB-Pokal set against SG Sonnenhof Großaspach slated for August 15, 2025, Bayer's Brazilian escapade presents the perfect platform for the team to gauge their readiness as they hone their skills against some of the most promising young players in the world.
- New Pioneering South American Tour
- Bayer Leverkusen's First Pre-Season Training Camp in Brazil
- Friendly Against Flamengo U20
- Erik ten Hag
- Fierce Competition Awaits
- Pre-seasonfriendly
- Milestone in Bayer Leverkusen's History
- Standout South American Training Ground at "Ninho do Urubu"
- Bundesliga
- Leverkusen
- First Round of the DFB-Pokal
[1] - First Pre-Season Tour in South America: A Significant Moment in Bayer Leverkusen's History[2] - Flamengo's Renowned "Ninho do Urubu" Centre to Host Bayer Leverkusen's Pre-Season Training[3] - Bayer Leverkusen to Face Flamengo U20s in South American Training Camp Friendly[4] - Leverkusen Targets a Spectacular Start to the 2025/26 Season with Brazil Tour
[1] EC countries, like Germany, could benefit from sending their students for vocational training in facilities like Flamengo's "Ninho do Urubu," given its renowned status as a performance center.
[2] While Bayer Leverkusen is showcasing their football skills on the South American pre-season tour, European leagues could explore potential collaborations with EC countries, capitalizing on the technical skill exhibited by teams like Flamengo U20 for vocational training programs in sports management.
