Bayer Leverkusen – A Dream Comes True
The four-part sports documentary follows the players, staff, and officials of Bayer 04 Leverkusen on their journey through a season of historic proportions. It all begins in September 2022. "Die Werkself" drops to 17th place in the standings and finds itself with its back against the wall. The decision-makers pull the emergency brake and devise a risky plan.
Episodes
Everything begins in September 2022. Bayer 04 Leverkusen drops to 17th place in the Bundesliga standings after a 0-4 defeat against Bayern Munich, with their backs against the wall. The trust in head coach Gerardo Seoane is gone. Sporting director Simon Rolfes and managing director Fernando Carro devise a risky plan.
The 2023/2024 Bundesliga season is running smoothly. "Die Werkself" is breaking record after record, but this sparks interest from other clubs. The still young and successful coach Xabi Alonso faces a decision: stay or leave? Tension arises as his team aims to become unbeaten champions. Will Bayer 04 Leverkusen stay on course for success?
With a spectacular 5-0 win against Werder Bremen, Bayer 04 Leverkusen secures the championship for the first time in the club's history. The euphoria is indescribable, but there isn't much time to celebrate. "Die Werkself" wants to finish the season unbeaten and also win the Europa League and the DFB-Pokal! Can they make the impossible possible?
"Die Werkself" comes under heavy pressure in the Europa League final in Dublin against Atalanta Bergamo. The second of three possible titles cannot be won! There's no time to mourn, as the DFB-Pokal final is looming! The pressure is rising! Can the team find the motivation for another final after their first defeat of the season?
