With the new Premier League season just around the corner, this friendly against Bayer Leverkusen is a chance for Chelsea to get their shape and rhythm back. It’s also an opportunity for the fans to see several new faces at Stamford Bridge for the first time.

Chelsea face Bayer Leverkusen in the first of their two pre-season fixtures to prepare for the upcoming 2025/26 campaign.

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Germany to face Bayern Munich in their final friendly of pre-season today, as Thomas Frank puts his finishing touches on preparations for the 2025/26 season. The Dane has enjoyed a mixed start to life at his new club,