Bayer Leverkusen is set to host Qarabag in the return Leg of the Europa League knockout stage. The two sides have met three times, and the German side emerged victorious in two of the three meetings. Both sides shared the spoils in one of the 3 meetings which was the first leg of the Europa Round of 16 fixture. They will battle things out to see who advances to the next stage of the competition it promises to be an exciting fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen News
Xabi Alonso’s men came from behind, to secure a draw in the first leg of the fixture. Maintaining their unbeaten run in all competitions for this campaign. Bayern Leverkusen will hope to advance to the next round, having the advantage of being at home and backed by their fans. Can Qarabag turn the tides against them??
Bayern Leverkusen are having a wonderful season under Xabi Alonso. They have broken Hansi Flick’s Bayern Munich record for the longest unbeaten run in all competitions for a German side. Xabi’s men are currently on 36 36-game unbeaten run and are League leaders of the Bundesliga with 10 points clear.
Florian Wirtz is ranked 3rd in goals contribution in the Europa League campaign with three goals and four assists just behind Pierre Emerick Aubameyang with 10 goals contribution and Romelu Lukaku with eight goals contribution.
Bayern Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface remains sidelined with a groin injury and Arthur Augusto is sidelined as well with a thigh injury. Seems like backup goalkeeper Matej Kovar might not be able to play due to a muscle problem. As a result, Lukas Hradecky could start his first Europa League game this season.
Jeremie Frimpong is back from suspension and ready to compete for a starting spot at right wing-back against Tella and Josip Stanisic. Alex Grimaldo will continue on the left.
Qarabag Team News
The Azerbaijani side extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to eight, after defeating Zira on home soil last weekend. Qarabag is the league leader with 24 points clear.
They require just seven points in the remaining fixture to claim the 3rd consecutive title.
Qarabag will be all fired up with the return of left-back Elvin Cafarquliyev and midfielder Julio Romao. The two players will make a comeback in this game after their suspension.
Bayern Leverkusen Possible Lineup
(3-4-2-1) Hradecky; Stanisic, Tah, Tapsoba; Tella, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Hlozek, Wirtz; Schick
Qarabag Fk Possible Lineup
(4-2-3-1) Lunyov; Vesovic, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Cafarquliyev; Romao, Jankovic; L. Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir; Juninho
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Qarabag: Conclusion
Bayern Leverkusen has a better advantage in winning the game. Because they will be on home soil. Qarabag will hope to continue their Europa League run, as they push for a double. It is a 60:40 chance in favor of the German side. Don’t miss out!!!!
Time: 09:00 pm GMT
Date: 14th Match, 2024
Venue: Bay Arena
Referee: Anthony Taylor
Competition: UEFA Europa League
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