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Leverkusen Slumps to Defeat at Home to Hoffenheim in Ten Hag's Bundesliga Debut as Coach

Bayer Leverkusen began their Bundesliga campaign with a 2-1 home defeat against Hoffenheim on Saturday, August 23, 2025, marking Erik ten Hag's first match as the team's head coach.
Leverkusen underwent a major rebuild after key summer departures and Ten Hag replaced Xabi Alonso, who left for Real Madrid.
Leverkusen scored first through Jarell Quansah's header in the sixth minute, but Hoffenheim equalized via Fisnik Asllani on 25 minutes and took the lead with Tim Lemperle's 52nd-minute goal.
Ten Hag said, "That's not unexpected," noting Hoffenheim were more effective, Leverkusen lacked final-third chances, and they must "remain calm and keep working."
The result highlighted the scale of Ten Hag's rebuilding task, suggesting Leverkusen need more time and effort to regain last season's top form.

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