In 2012–13, the club played in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football.

[2] Bayer Leverkusen rejected a bid for André Schürrle worth €25 million from Chelsea.

[4] Leverkusen CEO Wolfgang Holzhäuser accused Bayern Munich coach of Jupp Heynckes "tapping up" Lars Bender.

[5] The club had rejected an "official" offer from Bayern Munich the previous week.

[5] Win Draw Loss Postponed Schürrle 62', 84' Kießling 58' Raffael 87' (pen.)