India, Sept. 1 -- Erik ten Hag was fired by Bayer Leverkusen just three games in charge. The Bundesliga giants had appointed the ex-Manchester United manager as a successor of Xabi Alonso after he joined Real Madrid.

Erik ten Hag was fired on Monday morning after Leverkusen and Werder Bremen drew 3-3 on Saturday. Leverkusen gave up two late goals, including an equalizer in the 94th minute, even though Niklas Stark was sent off for Bremen in the second half.

The season's first weekend ended in a 2-1 loss to Hoffenheim, Ten Hag's only home game as manager. Leverkusen had taken an early lead thanks to a goal from Jarell Quansah, but the visitors turned things around. In the opening round of the DFB-Pokal, they defeated Sonnenhof Grossaspac...