"Moin, Meister!" – Bayer Takes Care of Business in Kiel

Bayer 04 cruised to a 2-0 win in Kiel—without breaking much of a sweat. It was the kind of game that felt like a well-planned move: you knew what needed to be done, executed everything smoothly, and in the end, every piece of furniture was exactly where it belonged. Holstein Kiel welcomed the reigning champions with open arms, but it quickly became clear that Leverkusen was simply playing in a different league—quite literally.

Because let’s be honest: the Holstein-Stadion feels more like a cozy second-division living room than a Bundesliga arena. Uneven pitch, tight dressing rooms—Bayer looked like a tourist who had accidentally wandered into the wrong league. But instead of complaining, the Werkself just got on with it. Patrik Schick opened the scoring early after a nice assist from Amine Adli, who marked his return to the starting lineup with a performance full of flair. Just before halftime, he added one himself—a delightful chip that floated into the net as gently as a seagull landing on the beach.

After the break? Bayer did what was necessary, but no more. Why should they? The Storks flapped their wings but never really threatened. Xabi Alonso’s team controlled the game with the calmness of a team that knows exactly how good it is. This was a typical "business-as-usual" win—the football equivalent of a well-organized spreadsheet, just with a bit more style.

With three points in the bag, the next stop is Frankfurt. The atmosphere there will be completely different, and the game will probably bring more fireworks than this routine victory up north. But one thing is clear: no matter where Bayer 04 plays—Kiel, Frankfurt, or anywhere else in Germany—this team looks unstoppable. And let’s be honest—that feels pretty damn good!