Leverkusen on the brink: can they seal champions league spot?
Leverkusen vs olympiakos: champions league playoff second leg preview
The stage is set for a crucial Champions League playoff second legclash between Bayer Leverkusen and Olympiakos Piräus on Tuesday. With a commanding 2-0 lead from the first leg, can the Bundesliga side secure their place in the Round of 16? SPORT BILD has you covered on how to watch the game live.
Match details
- Date: Tuesday
- Time: 9:00 PM CET
- Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen
- TV & Stream: Amazon Prime
Schick's heroics propel leverkusen
Patrik Schick was the star of the show in the first leg, scoring a lightning-fast brace within three minutes to put Bayer Leverkusen in a comfortable position. The striker's clinical finishing shifted the momentum and set the tone for a dominant performance. Leverkusen largely controlled the game, weathering any Olympiakos pressure and demonstrating their attacking prowess.
Bundesliga setback
Despite the positive outlook for the Champions League tie, Bayer Leverkusen suffered a disappointing 0-1 defeat to Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on the weekend. Rani Khedira's strike proved decisive, ending Leverkusen's impressive seven-game unbeaten run. While the team created numerous chances, they lacked the final cutting edge to secure all three points. Coach Kasper Hjulmand acknowledged the difficulty of the match and the impact of the single goal.
Key absense: badé injury
Loic Badé, the central defender for Bayer Leverkusen, will be sidelined for several weeks due to a muscle injury. This is a significant blow to the team, as Badé is a key player in their defense. His absence will force coach Hjulmand to make adjustments to the defensive lineup for the crucial match against Olympiakos.
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In other transfer news, Atletico Madrid's forward Antoine Griezmann is reportedly attracting interest from an MLS club. The French international is said to be at the top of the list for one of the league's teams, potentially adding a significant boost to their attacking options. This development adds another layer of intrigue to the ongoing transfer market.
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Live coverage
Catch all the action from the Leverkusen vs Olympiakos match live on Amazon Prime starting at 8:00 PM CET. You can also follow the game in real-time with our comprehensive live ticker on SPORT BILD.