Champions League 2024-2025: Bayer Leverkusen-Sparta Prague, the likely lineups
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Bayer Leverkusen-Sparta Prague, the probable formations
At the "BayArena"stadium, the challenge between Bayer Leverkusen and Sparta Prague, valid for the last day of the Champions League championship phase, will be staged. Xabi Alonso s team is one step away from the finish line: its 8th place in the standings with 13 points puts it in a favorable position, despite the recent bitter 2-1 defeat in Madrid. With a home win, Bayer could secure direct access to the round of 16, avoiding the play-offs, thanks to a better goal difference than the other five teams paired on 13. For the guests, however, the race è already over: with only 4 points, Sparta Prague exited the competition early after their home knockout against Inter.
For Leverkusen absent Hincapiè due to disqualification. Also out are Adli, Belocian and Terrier due to injury. Alonso relies on Schick to lead the attack with Frimpong, Wirtz and Garcia in support. Midfield dike formed by Andrich and Xhaka, with Grimaldo and Mukiele acting as full-backs.
Friis relies on the attacking pair Birmancevic and Olatunji. With Suchomel and Zeleny acting on the flanks, and Kairinen in the box. Three-man defense with Vitik and Sorensen acting as arms and Panak in the center.
Probable lineup
Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Hradecky; Mukiele, Tapsoba, Tah, Grimaldo; Andrich, Xhaka; Frimpong, Wirtz, Garcia; Schick. All: Alonso.
Sparta Prague (3-5-2): Jensen; Vitik, Panak, Sorensen; Suchomel, Sadilek, Kairinen, Laci, Zeleny; Birmancevic, Olatunji. All: Friis.