Bayer Leverkusen Faces Uphill Battle Against Bayern Munich in Champions League

Trailing 0-3 after the first leg and missing key player Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen looks to defy the odds in tonight's decisive match.

Bayer Leverkusen enters the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Bayern Munich with a 0-3 deficit from the first leg.
Leverkusen's hopes are further dampened by the absence of star midfielder Florian Wirtz, sidelined with a ligament injury sustained during a Bundesliga match.
Coach Xabi Alonso remains optimistic, citing past football comebacks and emphasizing the team's determination to play with passion and belief.
Alonso has framed the match as a no-pressure opportunity for Leverkusen, asserting that Bayern Munich bears the weight of expectations.
Leverkusen captain Jonathan Tah echoed the sentiment, urging the team to approach the game fearlessly and leave everything on the field.