Bayer Leverkusen open their DFB-Pokal campaign with a 4-0 win at Wehen Wiesbaden

Bayer Leverkusen began the 2026-27 DFB-Pokal with a comfortable 4-0 win away at SV Wehen Wiesbaden on 22 August. The first round of Germany's main knockout cup traditionally pairs top-flight clubs with lower-league hosts, and this tie followed the familiar script once Leverkusen found their rhythm.

The visitors broke through shortly before half-time through Patrik Schick, then effectively settled the tie right after the restart with a second goal from Lucas Vazquez. Nathan Tella and Christian Kofane added further goals in the closing stages as Leverkusen saw out the match and booked their place in the second round.

The fixture drew searches in India too, where interest in European club football has grown steadily and cup weekends are widely streamed. For Wehen Wiesbaden the tie was still a notable occasion, offering a lower-division club a home date against one of the Bundesliga's leading sides and the revenue and exposure that comes with it.