If Bayer Leverkusen want to keep their chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League next season, they will need to beat Bayern Munich this weekend.
Coming off impressive performances in the UEFA Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen hosts league leader Bayern Munich in a mouth-watering Bundesliga clash. Bayer Leverkusen played out a 1-1 draw against Arsenal and were unlucky not to take all three points in that game. However, they must keep that momentum as they face ruthless league leaders Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich are 11 points clear of second-place Borussia Dortmund, and with a 6-1 demolition of Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich have one foot in the quarter-finals. The Bavarians are in cruise control in both competitions, and they will be looking for a comfortable result against Bayer Leverkusen.
Team News
With left wing-back Alex Grimaldo suspended, Hjulmand may be forced to field Ernest Poku in the XI instead, while Jonas Hofmann is set to start on the opposite flank.
For Bayern Munich, Alphonso Davies is out with another injury, while goalkeeper Urbig is also ruled out. Musiala is equally a doubt, but Bayern have good news as Harry Kane is expected to return to the starting XI.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich Predicted XI
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted XI
Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Hofmann, Fernandez, Garcia, Poku; Terrier, Maza; Kofane
Bayern Munich Predicted XI
Ulreich; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane
