Leverkusen and Bayern Set for Bundesliga Showdown as Title Race Heats Up

Defending champions Bayer Leverkusen aim to narrow Bayern Munich's eight-point lead in a pivotal clash at the BayArena.

Bayer Leverkusen, last season's unbeaten Bundesliga champions, host league leaders Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated matchup on Saturday.
A win for Bayern would extend their lead to 11 points, potentially dealing a significant blow to Leverkusen's title defense hopes.
Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso has never lost to Bayern as a manager and is known for using tactical surprises in key matches.
Bayern enter the match after a busy week, including a Champions League playoff win over Celtic, while Leverkusen are fresher due to automatic qualification for the Round of 16.
The game highlights the growing rivalry between the two clubs, with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany comparing it to the intense Manchester City-Liverpool battles of his playing career.