In the first round of the Bundesliga, Leverkusen lost to Hoffenheim 1-2.

In this game, Leverkusen's new player Kansas scored his first goal in his Bundesliga. After scoring the goal, he also made a celebrating game to pay tribute to Jota. He posted a photo on social media and wrote: "I didn't get the result we wanted today. My first goal is dedicated to you, No. 20 ❤️"

Kansas joined Leverkusen this summer with a transfer of 35 million euros.