Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich – Predicted lineup and team news

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·11 mars 2025

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich – Predicted lineup and team news

The odds are stacked against Bayer Leverkusen in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Bayern Munich.

A poor performance from the German champions saw Leverkusen lose 3-0 at Bayern in the first leg and it would take a miraculous recovery to progress to the quarter-finals tonight.

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Architects of their own downfall, a howler from Matej Kovar gifted Jamal Musiala a goal after Harry Kane’s opener, before Nordi Mukiele was sent off for Leverkusen. Things went from bad to worse when Edmond Tapsoba conceded a penalty for Kane to convert and make it three.

After a historic German double last season, Leverkusen’s season is in danger of petering out. Xabi Alonso’s side are eight points behind Bayern in the Bundesliga and, barring an incredible comeback, also set to exit Europe to their domestic rivals.

After losing to Werder Bremen at the weekend, Leverkusen have lost successive games for the first time in 22 months.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich – Predicted lineup and team news

Bayer Leverkusen team news

Leverkusen’s hopes of a comeback have been dealt a huge blow with the news that Florian Wirtz will be out until April. The talismanic midfielder has been ruled out for an extended spell with an ankle injury.

Mukiele’s red card in the first leg leaves Xabi Alonso without another first-team regular, while Robert Andrich is a doubt through illness. Jeanuel Belocian is a long-term absentee.