Bayer Leverkusen take on the visitors Bayern Munich in the second leg of UEFA Champions League round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 0-3. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 11th at BayArena (Leverkusen).
Bayer aims to stay at the highest level. Last season, "Neverkusen" underwent a truly magical transformation into "Neverlusen"—going unbeaten in domestic competitions and securing a golden double. However, their dream run ended with a disappointing loss to Atalanta in the Europa League final. Over the summer, they managed to retain their key players while also strengthening the squad, and Xabi Alonso remained at the helm. Despite this, they couldn't maintain their dominance at the very top. Yes, they won the German Super Cup and knocked Bayern out of the domestic cup in Munich, but in the Bundesliga, it's becoming increasingly clear that they'll finish as runners-up. That said, their Champions League campaign has been impressive, with five wins and a draw against Juventus, though losses to Liverpool (0-4) and Atlético Madrid did expose some weaknesses. Still, they secured a place in the knockout stage, starting from the Round of 16. Leverkusen's home form in Europe has been exceptional, which gives them hope for another strong performance.
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Bayern cannot afford to end 2025 without a title. Last season, "The Star of the South" finished empty-handed—as if Harry Kane had brought Tottenham’s infamous trophy curse with him from London. This year, under the unexpected appointment of Vincent Kompany, who arrived after relegation with Burnley, Bayern suffered another cup defeat to Leverkusen. However, they have pulled away in the Bundesliga, turning the title race into a formality. The Champions League has been more challenging, with Kompany's side suffering humbling defeats not just to Barcelona but also to Aston Villa and Feyenoord. As a result, they were forced into a Round of 16 tie in February against Celtic, where they didn't look particularly convincing: they conceded after going 2-0 up in Glasgow and only managed a last-minute equalizer in Munich after falling behind. Against Leverkusen, though, Bayern secured a dominant 3-0 victory, which all but guarantees their progression. Despite that, Bayern's inconsistency in big matches this season raises questions about their ability to maintain control over the tie.
Before this matchup, Bayer and Bayern alternated between draws and Leverkusen wins in their last six encounters. With the second leg taking place in Leverkusen, the hosts should be able to avoid defeat in front of their fans.
Prediction for the match: Bayer Leverkusen not to lose (1X).
