Bayer Leverkusen had been unbeaten in 6 matches against Bayern Munich, but in the most important match, the first leg of the Champions League derby, Bayer Leverkusen collapsed, suffering a resounding defeat at the Allianz Arena that allowed the Bavarians to book their quarter-final place. The 3-0 defeat (two goals for Kane and one for Musiala) a week ago is a real blow for Xabi Alonso’s men, who will have to pull off a titanic feat to overturn Vincent Kompany’s armada. At the BayArena they could even afford to lose by two goals and still go through.
Unlike the previous 3 matches of the season (1-1 and 0-0 in the Bundesliga and 0-1 for Leverkusen in the German Cup) last Wednesday we witnessed a monologue by Bayern Munich, also facilitated by Mukiele’s sending off in the middle of the second half. One of the consequences of this heavy defeat for the reigning German champions was a resounding loss in the Bundesliga against Werder Bremen: perhaps already with their minds on the return match against the Bavarians, on Saturday the Aspirins lost 2-0 in front of their own fans – something that hadn’t happened in 18 matches – against a team that had come from 5 consecutive defeats, probably saying goodbye to any remaining chances of a comeback against Bayern. in a row, probably saying goodbye to any remaining chances of a comeback against Bayern. A pity, because Kompany’s men also paid the price for their exertions in the cup, letting in 3 goals against not-so-invincible Bochum (2-3) at the Allianz Arena. In any case, the points advantage over second-placed Bayer Leverkusen has increased to eight and the Schale seems to be in the bag by now.
Xabi Alonso without Wirtz
One of the reasons for the collapse against Bochum was probably the large turnover decided by Kompany to give the regulars a rest. Therefore, several changes are expected again in the Leverkusen match: up front, Kane is back, supported by the trio of Olise, Musiala and Coman. In goal, they’re putting their trust in second goalkeeper Urbig after the injury to Neuer, who won’t be back for a couple of weeks.
On the other side, Xabi Alonso will have to do without the disqualified Mukiele and the precious Wirtz (season at risk), who came off in the first half of the match against Werder Bremen due to injury. A significant blow for the Basque coach, who is forced to do without one of his most talented players. In defense, Tapsoba, Hincapie and Tah will play, with former Roma player Hermoso champing at the bit from the bench. Belocian and Terrier are also absent. This time, Hradecky should be in goal, ready to take the place of Kovar, one of the negative protagonists of the first leg.
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The prediction
For Bayer Leverkusen it will undoubtedly be like climbing a mountain, also considering the absence of one of their best players, Wirtz. A comeback is therefore almost impossible for the Aspirins, who, being forced to attack at full speed to try to make up the huge deficit, will also risk conceding something behind and being punished on the counterattack: both teams would have to score.
The probable lineups for Bayer Leverkusen-Bayern Munich
BAYER LEVERKUSEN (3-4-2-1): Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Tella, Aleix Garcia; Schick.
BAYERN MUNICH (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane.