Europa League: Napoli, Leverkusen lose; Ajax wins first leg

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 09:00

Napoli was humbled by Plzen, while Lazio rescued spoils at Monchengladbach. Elsewhere in Europe`s secondary tournament, there were vital wins for Levante, Ajax and Benfica, while the manner of Basel`s victory over Dnipro was also a highlight.

Record man Messi hits five for Barcelona

Last Updated: Thursday, March 8, 2012, 09:39

Lionel Messi at his breathtaking best tore Bayer Leverkusen apart with a record five-goal Champions League haul on Wednesday.

Barcelona wins 3-1 at Leverkusen in Champs League

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 08:37

Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez starred for Barcelona in a 3-1 win at Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Leverkusen pose physical test for Barca, says Guardiola

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 11:12

Bayer Leverkusen hold a physical advantage over holders Barcelona and will be a tough nut to crack in their Champions League last 16 tie, Barca coach Pep Guardiola said on Monday.

Dortmund stay top after beating Leverkusen, Bayern win

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 11:44

Borussia Dortmund maintained a two-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

APOEL, Arsenal and Leverkusen go through

Last Updated: Thursday, November 24, 2011, 08:46

APOEL Nicosia became the first Cypriot team to reach the Champions League last 16, Arsenal were the first English side through this season.

Bayer Leverkusen beats Kaiserslautern 2-0

Last Updated: Saturday, November 19, 2011, 09:35

Michael Ballack scored against his former club in a 2-0 win for Bayer Leverkusen, one day after criticizing his current teammates for a lack of ambition.

Sub Ballack seals Leverkusen`s win over Genk

Last Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011, 09:16

Michael Ballack came off the bench to seal Bayer Leverkusen`s 2-0 Champions League win over Belgian champions Genk.

Leverkusen`s Adler set to miss rest of 2011

Last Updated: Sunday, September 18, 2011, 20:48

Bayer Leverkusen`s Germany goalkeeper Rene Adler is expected to miss the rest of 2011 as he recovers from knee surgery, his club coach Robin Dutt revealed on Sunday.

Ballack enjoys bittersweet return to Stamford Bridge

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 19:36

Michael Ballack cheered when his team were drawn with his former club Chelsea in Group E of the Champions League.

Two-goal Sam plays it again to put Leverkusen top

Last Updated: Saturday, September 10, 2011, 10:23

Bayer Leverkusen climbed to the top of the Bundesliga on Friday, a 4-1 demolition of promoted Augsburg boosting their confidence for the Champions League opener at Chelsea in midweek.