Champions League 2024-2025: Bayer Leverkusen-Bayern Munich, the likely lineups

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Bayer Leverkusen-Bayern Munich, the probable formations

Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich return to face each other in the return leg of the Champions League round of 16. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the BayArena. The German derby promises to be fiery after last week’s 3-0 win for Kompany’s team. At stake is a place for the quarterfinals with the winner between Inter Milan and Feyenoord.

Bayer Leverkusen, without Wirtz in attack, could line up with a 4-2-3-1. Kovar in goal, with Arthur, Tah, Hermoso and Hincapié in defense. Xhaka and Palacios in midfield, while Frimpong, Adli and Grimaldo support Schick in attack.

Kompany is expected to confirm the eleven from the first leg, with only one change: Urbig in place of the injured Neuer. The defense will see Laimer, Upamecano, Kim and Davies, with Kimmich and Goretzka in midfield. Olise, Musiala and Coman are probable trequartists, with Kane the only forward.

Probable lineups

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1): Kovar; Arthur, Tah, Hermoso, Hincapié; Xhaka, Palacios; Frimpong, Adli, Grimaldo; Schick. Coach: Xabi Alonso.

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane. Coach: Kompany.

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