Greek giants Olympiacos travel to the BayArena to face Bayer Leverkusen in hopes of overturning their 2-0 first-leg deficit in the UCL playoffs.
Bayer Leverkusen hosts Olympiacos in the return leg of their UCL playoffs, with the host holding a 2-0 advantage. Schick’s brace was enough for the Germans last time out, and they would be hoping to see off the tie and guarantee themselves a place in the round of 16 by the end of this second leg.
For Olympiacos, this tie isn’t over yet. A two-goal advantage doesn’t feel like a mountain to climb, but Olympiacos fans will be a bit wary as their team have just one win from their last four games, failing to score in three of those.
The Greek giants must come up with something magical if they are to turn this tie around.
Up next: #UCL Knockout action at the BayArena! 💪💫#B04OLY pic.twitter.com/2hO4MiATAg
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) February 23, 2026
Team News
Bayer Leverkusen don’t really have new injury concerns as Flekken, Bade, and Tella are still out with injuries. As for Olympiacos, they have a healthy squad to choose from in midweek, though midfielder Theofanis Bakoulas remains sidelined as he continues to work his way back from a ligament injury.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos Predicted XI
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted XI
Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Vazquez, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Schick
Olympiacos Predicted XI
Tzolakis; Costinha, Retsos, Biancone, Ortega; Hezze, Mouzakitis; Martins, Taremi, Podence; El Kaabi
