Despite their success down the years, the BayArena will always be home to Bayer Leverkusen. Die Werkself may not be as successful as yesteryear and are cutting their ties with Bayer Pharmaceuticals, but this will always be thought of as the ‘factory team’. The BayArena is one of Germany’s most family-friendly stadiums, with the north short-side the first in the country to contain a family section. Yet, the fans are among the most fervent in the Bundesliga; they were the first to call themselves ‘Ultras’. Don’t’ underestimate their fervour for the club and place it holds in their hearts. Standing among the faithful, you understand their passion for the club and how the jibes from other fans about the club’s origins just reinforce their belief that Leverkusen are their team. Don’t think it’s just the ‘terraces’ which provide the noise. The songs and chants swirl around in a footballing haze from all corners of this footballing cathedral to make a visit to the Rhine heartlands an unforgettable experience.