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Bayern Munich and Leverkusen Set for Champions League Clash After Recent Rivalry Intensifies

Leverkusen remains unbeaten against Bayern under Xabi Alonso, but both teams emphasize the unique challenges of European competition.

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 first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, with the match taking place in Munich on Wednesday.
  • Under manager Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen has never lost to Bayern in six encounters, including three matches this season that resulted in two draws and one Leverkusen victory in the German Cup.
  • Bayern coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the importance of tactical execution and individual performances, while warning that the two-legged format requires strategic pacing.
  • Leverkusen players and staff, including Jeremie Frimpong and Xabi Alonso, downplayed their unbeaten streak against Bayern, stressing the unpredictability of Champions League matches.
  • Bayern, traditionally dominant, seeks to overturn their recent struggles against Leverkusen, with players like Alphonso Davies vowing an aggressive approach at home.