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Bayer 04 Leverkusen v Eintracht Frankfurt – Bundesliga

As four-times DFB-Pokal finalists, Bayer Leverkusen certainly will not want to crash out in the first round.

Last season, Die Werkself finished third in the Bundesliga, meaning they’ll be making their Champions League return come September.

So, this represents an excellent first season in charge for Gerardo Seoane, looking to build on that this time round.

Will Bayer avoid beginning this campaign with a cup exit?

So, they will be competing in the 3.Liga for the first time since 2013/14, looking to survive at that level for the very first time.

In this competition, Elversberg have only won one of their last six first round ties, beating St. Pauli two years ago.

Will Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde witness a massive shock?

Bayer Leverkusen team news

Bayer 04 Leverkusen v 1. FSV Mainz 05 – Bundesliga LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – SEPTEMBER 25: (BILD OUT) Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 1. FSV Mainz 05 at BayArena on September 25, 2021 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Mario Hommes/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

The biggest transfer news for Leverkusen this season is that star man Moussa Diaby will be staying at the club.

Their only noteworthy signing is teenage striker Adam Hložek who’s arrived from Sparta Praha for €13 million.

The Czech international will be hoping for a goal on debut.