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Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen Prepare for Champions League Clash

Leverkusen's unbeaten record under Xabi Alonso against Bayern adds intrigue to their Round of 16 matchup.

Soccer Football - Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoff - Second Leg - Bayern Munich v Celtic - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - February 18, 2025 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/ File Photo
Bayern Munich have never beaten a Xabi Alonso-coached Bayer Leverkusen in six attempts
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso talks with midfielder Granit Xhaka
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso embraces striker Victor Boniface

Overview

  • Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich will face off in the Champions League Round of 16, with the first leg set to take place in Munich on Wednesday.
  • Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has never lost to Bayern since taking charge in 2022, securing three wins and three draws in their six encounters.
  • Despite Bayern's historical dominance in German football, pundits and bookmakers are favoring Leverkusen to advance, a narrative Bayern players and officials have publicly dismissed.
  • Bayern have struggled in the Champions League this season, particularly in away games, but remain competitive domestically, leading the Bundesliga by eight points.
  • Leverkusen's recent form and tactical discipline under Alonso, along with their reputation for late-game heroics, could be key factors in the tightly contested matchup.