Lars Bender
Bayer Leverkusen stroll to Benfica win
Bayer Leverkusen ease to a 3-1 victory over Benfica to boost their hopes of reaching the Champions League last 16.
Oct 1, 21:45
Half-Time Report: Bayer Leverkusen in control against Benfica
Bayer Leverkusen dominate the first half against Benfica, with Stefan Kiessling and Son Heung-Min giving them a 2-0 lead at half time.
Oct 1, 20:42
Player Ratings: AS Monaco 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole takes a look at the heroes and villains from Monaco's win over Bayer Leverkusen.
Sep 16, 23:44
Live Commentary: AS Monaco vs. Bayer Leverkusen - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary from the Champions League match between Monaco and Bayer Leverkusen.
Sep 16, 18:55
Arsenal to move for Lars Bender if they lose out on Sami Khedira?
Arsenal will reportedly switch their attention to Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender as an alternative to Sami Khedira, who has been linked with Chelsea.
Jul 14, 06:38
Bundesliga club-by-club transfer latest: July 11
Sports Mole discusses the latest done deals and rumours in the Bundesliga transfer market.
Jul 11, 11:26
Arsenal 'pondering move for Brazil winger Bernard'
Arsenal are linked with a £20m move for Brazil star Bernard.
Jul 9, 23:30
Report: Arsenal planning Lars Bender swoop
Arsenal are hopeful of sealing a deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, according to a report.
Jul 7, 00:59
Arsenal 'preparing fresh offer for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender'
Arsenal are said to be preparing an improved offer for Bayer Leverkusen star Lars Bender.
Jun 27, 00:56
Manuel Neuer: 'Germany not affected by injuries'
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists that a spate of injuries have not affected Germany's preparations for the World Cup.
Jun 16, 12:49
Germany midfielder Lars Bender stunned by World Cup withdrawal
Germany midfielder Lars Bender expresses his shock at being ruled out of the World Cup with a thigh injury.
May 24, 12:38
Lars Bender ruled out of Germany's World Cup campaign with thigh injury
Germany announce that Lars Bender has been ruled out of next month's World Cup in Brazil due to a thigh injury.
May 23, 09:56
Arsene Wenger to 'bolster squad with £100m spending spree'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger will reportedly splash out £100m on several new players this summer to compete with Manchester City for the Premier League title.
May 19, 05:38
Team News: Eren Derdiyok leads Bayer Leverkusen attack
Bayer Leverkusen name Eren Derdiyok in their attack for this afternoon's Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen.
May 10, 13:56
Lars Bender: 'I'm not looking to leave Bayer Leverkusen'
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender insists that he isn't looking to leave the club during the summer.
May 7, 08:11
Arsene Wenger: 'We do not need many signings in summer'
Arsene Wenger insists that Arsenal are not looking to make major changes to the squad this summer.
May 3, 03:57
Lars Bender 'top of Arsenal wishlist'
Lars Bender is Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger's top transfer target this summer, a report suggests.
May 1, 08:40
All four goals in first half as Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund draw
All four goals are scored in the first half as Bundesliga sides Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund play out a 2-2 draw at the BayArena.
Apr 26, 19:35
Half-Time Report: Two apiece between Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund
Four goals are shared in the first half of the Bundesliga match between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund.
Apr 26, 18:26
Arsenal to bid for Lars Bender?
Arsenal will reportedly launch a bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender in the summer.
Apr 25, 08:18
Alvaro Morata, Julian Draxler 'top Arsenal's summer transfer wishlist'
Arsenal are reportedly determined to wrap up their transfer activity early, with Alvaro Morata and Julian Draxler topping the wishlist.
Apr 15, 06:50
Team News: Stefan Kiessling continues up front for Bayer Leverkusen
Stefan Kiessling keeps his place up front for Bayer Leverkusen for their home clash against Eintracht Braunschweig in the Bundesliga.
Mar 29, 14:19
Mikel Arteta 'surplus to requirements' at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta will not be offered a new contract by Arsenal, according to a report
Mar 27, 08:59
Report: Arsenal prepare Lars Bender bid
Arsenal reportedly line up a summer move for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender.
Mar 25, 04:56
Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayer Leverkusen
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's second leg between PSG and Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the Champions League
Mar 11, 12:30
Arsenal prepare bid for Lars Bender?
Arsenal are considering an approach for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender, according to a report.
Feb 22, 04:42
Schalke 04 claim big win at Bayer Leverkusen
Schalke 04 beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 away from home to leave Bayern Munich 16 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.
Feb 15, 19:24
Team News: Emre Can in midfield for Bayer Leverkusen
Emre Can starts in midfield for Bayer Leverkusen against Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.
Feb 15, 17:29
Team News: Emre Can back to defence for Bayer Leverkusen
Emre Can is named at left-back for Bayer Leverkusen as they look to overcome an unchanged Stuttgart lineup.
Feb 1, 14:12
Freiburg stun Bayer Leverkusen
Freiburg come from behind twice to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Jan 25, 16:25
Team News: Ryan Giggs, Phil Jones start for Manchester United
David Moyes opts for Ryan Giggs and Phil Jones as his two holding midfield players for tonight's trip to Bayer Leverkusen.
Nov 27, 19:31
Live Commentary: Italy 1-1 Germany - as it happened
Live commentary of Italy's international friendly with Germany at the San Siro.
Nov 15, 18:14
Team News: Bayer Leverkusen make one change
Bayer Leverkusen swap the suspended Lars Bender for Emre Can in their only change for this afternoon's Bundesliga clash with Hamburger SV.
Nov 9, 14:15
Live Commentary: Shakhtar Donetsk 0-0 Bayer Leverkusen - as it happened
Sports Mole's text coverage of Bayer Leverkusen's battling point in Ukraine after holding Shakhtar Donetsk to a goalless draw in the Champions League.
Nov 5, 18:45
Eintracht Braunschweig stun Bayer Leverkusen
Eintracht Braunschweig score late on to beat Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Nov 2, 16:45
New Bayer Leverkusen deal for Lars Bender
Lars Bender pens a contract extension and will now remain at Bayer Leverkusen until 2019.
Oct 31, 15:16
Live Commentary: Bayer Leverkusen 4-0 Shakhtar Donetsk - as it happened
Sports Mole's text coverage Bayer Leverkusen's emphatic 4-0 Champions League victory over Shakhtar Donetsk.
Oct 23, 18:45
Team News: Real Sociedad make four changes
Real Sociedad recall Swiss striker Haris Seferovic in one of four changes for tonight's Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
Oct 2, 19:34
Manchester United plan January move for Bayer Leverkusen's Lars Bender?
Manchester United reportedly target a move for Lars Bender from Bayer Leverkusen in the January transfer window.
Oct 1, 09:10
Bayer Leverkusen rule out Lars Bender exit
Michael Reschke says that Bayer Leverkusen will not be selling Lars Bender to Arsenal or any other club.
Sep 30, 14:55
