Leverkusen needs sensation: Can the Bayer boys defeat Bayern?

Leverkusen needs sensation: Can the Bayer boys defeat Bayern?

In the second leg of the Champions League round of 16, Bayer 04 Leverkusen meets FC Bayern Munich today. The game will take place on March 11, 2025 at 9 p.m. in the Bayarena in Leverkusen. After the first leg, which Bayern won 3-0, Leverkusen needs a sensation to move into the quarter -finals. Such a comeback is reminiscent of the legendary encounter between Liverpool and Barcelona in 2019.

The broadcast of the game starts today at 7:30 p.m. on Prime Video. There are also some personnel highlights to report. In the first leg, Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele saw the yellow-red card, while goalkeeper Matej Kovar was criticized for his mistake at the first Bayer goal.

Bayern Munich as a favorite

FC Bayern Munich is not only the favorite in this game, but also leads the Bundesliga. Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the reigning German champion, had reached the round of 16 in the Champions League since 2003/04, but never did the next round. The team of coach Xabi Alonso, who took over in October 2022, has remained undefeated against Bayern in the last six meetings, with two wins and four draws, plus a DFB Cup victory.

The last encounters between the two clubs were always exciting. Historically, the clubs have faced each other 103 times in competitive games, with Bavaria won 59 of the games. Leverkusen has experienced some failures in the Champions League in recent years, the last time they reached the final in 2002 and the quarter -finals in 1998.

statistical insights and special features

With regard to the Champions League record, Bavaria has reached the round of 16 times 21 times and was able to reach the next round in 17 cases. In addition, Bavaria has been undefeated in the Champions League for 21 home games, the last defeat dated the 2020/21 season against Paris Saint-Germain. This form underlines the strength of the German record champion.

In addition, a large jersey will hang up number 5 to commemorate Franz Beckenbauer, which represents a key figure in the history of the club. Manuel Neuer could reach his 150th Champions League mission today, he is currently in eighth place of the record players with 149 missions.

Overall, the duel between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich promised high tension, especially since the two clubs rarely meet in the Champions League. The last duel at the international level took place in 2013 in the final against Borussia Dortmund. {''}

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