Bayern and Leverkusen Clash in Champions League Showdown
The first leg of the all-German Round of 16 pits Bayern Munich against Bayer Leverkusen, with national supremacy and Champions League progress on the line.
- Bayern Munich hosts Bayer Leverkusen on March 5, 2025, in the Allianz Arena for the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup.
- Leverkusen, led by tactician Xabi Alonso, has not lost to Bayern in their last six encounters, including a DFB-Pokal victory earlier this season.
- Both teams enter the clash in strong form, with Bayern recently defeating Stuttgart 3-1 and Leverkusen securing a 4-1 victory over Frankfurt.
- Joshua Kimmich returns to Bayern's lineup after recovering from injury, while Aleksandar Pavlovic remains sidelined due to illness.
- The match is seen as a battle for German football dominance, with Bayern seeking to reclaim their edge and Leverkusen aiming to solidify their rise under Alonso.
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