Bayer Leverkusen 2015-2016 Season: A Comprehensive Overview

Historical Significance

The 2015-16 Bayer 04 Leverkusen season marked the club's 112th year in football history. It was the first season since 2004-05 without Simon Rolfes, who retired at the end of the previous campaign.

Notable Personnel Changes

Squad Departures

Bayer Leverkusen bid farewell to several key players during the 2014-15 season, including:

• Simon Rolfes (retired)

Squad Additions

To bolster their squad, Leverkusen made some astute signings, including:

• Robert Andrich

UEFA Champions League Campaign

Bayer Leverkusen participated in the 2015-16 UEFA Champions League, where they faced challenging opponents in the group stage. They managed to qualify for the knockout round but were eventually eliminated by Atletico Madrid in the Round of 16.