The UEFA Champions League is set for a German clash as Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen for the first time in European competition in tonight's Round of 16 first-leg match.
This encounter follows three previous meetings between the two sides this season, with Leverkusen managing to keep an unbeaten record against the Bavarian giants, even knocking them out of the DFB-Pokal at their home ground, the Allianz Arena.
The match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will kick off tonight, Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 20:00 GMT. The game will be broadcast on beIN Sports 3 HD with commentator Hafeez Al-Daraji.
Expected Bayern Munich Lineup Against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League
Goalkeeper: Manuel Neuer
Defense: Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, Alphonso Davies
Midfield: Leon Goretzka, João Palhinha, Jamal Musiala
Attack: Michael Olise, Harry Kane, Kingsley Coman
Expected Bayer Leverkusen Lineup Against Bayern Munich in the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League
Goalkeeper: Lukas Hradecky
Defense: Piero Hincapié, Jonathan Tah, Nordi Mukiele
Midfield: Alejandro Grimaldo, Granit Xhaka, Alex Garcia, Jeremie Frimpong
Attack: Florian Wirtz, Patrik Schick, Nathan Tella
