Bayer — Best pictures!

Bayern 04 Leverkusen midfielder Stefan Kiessling and forward Simon Rolfes (pictured in center) reaped substantial rewards in our system when they emerged as the decisive force behind their side’s 3:2 win over hapless title holders Wolfsburg yesterday.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia (pictured in a red jersey) has broken into the top tier of the FTBL Top 23 of veteran players (over 35 years) with fine performances in his first three appearances in the German Bundesliga.

Werder Bremen midfielder and Germany international Mesut Ozil (pictured) re-claimed a spot in the FTBL Top 23 of U-21 midfielders after helping Germany defeat Italy 1:0 in the European Youth Championship in Sweden.

Former Liverpool and now Bayer Leverkusen defender Sami Hyypia (pictured in the center) tops the FTBL Top 23 of Finnish defenders with 72.23 points over all: his nearest rival, Fulham’s Toni Kallio, is far behind at 45.12 points.

The second spot in the German Cup final will be decided tonight between FC Hamburg and Werder Bremen. The first club to qualify for the final was Bayer Leverkusen, who beat second-division Mainz 4:1 in overtime on Tuesday.