Mixed Results for German Clubs in Champions League Action

Dortmund falters in a 1-1 draw with Lille, while Bayern prepares for a pivotal clash against Leverkusen.

Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 with OSC Lille in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie after a strong first half but a lackluster second half performance.
Karim Adeyemi's impressive 22nd-minute goal gave Dortmund the lead, but Hakon Haraldsson equalized for Lille in the 68th minute following defensive lapses by the German side.
Dortmund's Daniel Svensson suffered a knee injury late in the match, raising concerns about his availability for the return leg next week in Lille.
Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen in a highly anticipated Champions League matchup on Wednesday, with both sides vying for national and European supremacy.
Key players like Joshua Kimmich return for Bayern, while Leverkusen must be cautious as several players are at risk of suspension for the second leg due to yellow card accumulation.