Leverkusen was defeated by Hoffenheim in their first match of the Bundesliga season. this was a disappointing loss, as Leverkusen were playing at home, and it was also Erik ten Hag’s debut. many had expected Leverkusen to win, but instead, Hoffenheim emerged victorious by capitalizing on their chances, scoring two goals against the hosts. this outcome is particularly disappointing, as the public had hoped Ten Hag would bring positive changes to Leverkusen, especially after the team acquired new players that should have made their performance more promising. however, this defeat suggests that the restructuring carried out by Ten Hag has not yet proven successful.