The international break allowed Leverkusen to do some fine-tuning ahead of their return to Bundesliga action against Eintracht Frankfurt next Friday, and there was plenty to get excited about as the 2024 champions showcased their new stars.
Bayer 04 ran out 2-1 winners at third-tier Viktoria, with Christian Kofane and USMNT international Malik Tillman both on target in a game that featured two 30-minute halves.