Bundesliga defending champion Bayer Leverkusen has added defensive depth by signing Mario Hermoso on loan from Roma for the rest of this season.

AS Roma defender Mario Hermoso has joined Bayer Leverkusen on loan for the rest of the season.The German champions confirmed the signing of the 29-year-old centre-back on Friday morning."Mario

A goal in each half sent Bayer Leverkusen into the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday with a comfortable 2-0 win over a toothless Sparta Prague side unable to offer much resistance to the German champions.

First-half goals from Patrik Schick and Aleix García had put Leverkusen 2-0 up and on course for the points, but they were pegged back and failed to win – and not for the first time this season. It has also happened twice in the UEFA Champions League.

Victor Boniface's failed move to Al Nassr has sparked celebrations in the Bayer Leverkusen camp as Xabi Alonso has expressed his delight to have the forward back.

The January transfer window rarely sees blockbuster deals in the Bundesliga, but in 2025, Bayern and Leverkusen are looking to break with tradition.

A goal in each half sent Bayer Leverkusen into the Champions League round of 16 on Wednesday with a comfortable 2-0 win over a toothless Sparta Prague side unable to offer much resistance to the German champions.

Manchester United have already agreed a €60m move to sign Sporting CP full-back Geovany Quenda in the summer, while three Premier League clubs are looking at signing RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Xavi Simons.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

Real Madrid take on Manchester City in the Champions League as two of the biggest clubs in Europe fight for a spot in the round of 16. In what is a final worthy