Bayer 04 Leverkusen is a professional football club based in Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Founded by employees of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, the club has a long history and is known for its competitive performances in both domestic and European competitions. Despite never winning the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen has finished as runners-up multiple times and is recognized for its strong youth development program. The team plays its home games at the BayArena, which has a capacity of over 30,000.