Bayer 04 Junioren: Successful Season for the Young Werkself
Internal double and cup sensation
The Bayer 04 Junior teams can look back on a successful season. The U19s celebrated an impressive double, winning both the championship and cup at the Under 19 Bundesliga West. The U17s reached the final of the DFB Cup and finished third in the league. The U16s also reached the DFB Cup final. The U15s celebrated the championship in the Regionalliga West.
Successful run in the DFB Cup
The Bayer 04 Juniors made their mark in the DFB Cup. The U19s reached the semifinals and lost narrowly to Hertha BSC. The U17s made it all the way to the final, where they lost to Borussia Dortmund on penalties. The U16s were also eliminated in the semifinals, losing to FC Bayern Munich.
Strong performances in the league
The Bayer 04 Juniors also performed well in the league. The U19s won the championship in the Under 19 Bundesliga West with a seven-point lead over FC Schalke 04. The U17s finished third in the league, behind Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke 04. The U16s finished fourth in the league.
Promising talents
The Bayer 04 Junior teams have produced several promising talents in recent years. Players like Kai Havertz, Julian Brandt, and Florian Wirtz have all made the leap to the professional ranks. The current generation of Juniors also has some exciting prospects, such as Iker Bravo, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Zidan Sertdemir.
Looking ahead
The Bayer 04 Juniors can look ahead to the new season with optimism. The teams have a good mix of experience and youth, and they will be looking to build on their success from this season.