The Classic is valid for the round of 16 of the German Cup. Current leader of Alemão, Bávaros plays at home and tries to oust the team led by Xabi Alonso
Bayern and Leverkusen play the great match of the round of 16 of the German Cup. The duel will take place this Tuesday (2/3), at 4.45pm (Brasilia time), at the Allianz Arena, home of the Bavarians. In the last round of the German Cup, Bayern beat Mainz, while Leverkusen beat Elversberg 3-0.
In the German championship and in the Champions League, Bayern is going through a better moment. They lead the Bundesliga with 30 points, compared to Leverkusen’s 23. But in the Champions League, Leverkusen, the reigning German champion, is in the qualifying zone for the round of 16, in sixth place, with 10 points. The Bavarians, with 9 points, are only 13th (therefore they are in the play-off zone).
Where to look
ESPN 4 and Disney+ channels broadcast from 4.45pm (Brasilia time).
How is Bayern doing?
Coach Vincent Kompany will have an important absence for this match. Striker Kane has a right hamstring injury and will therefore be rested from the duel. In his place comes veteran Thomas Müller, the most capped player in Bayern’s history. Gnabry should remain on the bench for Olise’s arrival, and Goretzka remains among the starters.
How is Leverkusen?
Leverkusen will also have to do without their main striker. Bonifacio feels a muscle injury. The coach will therefore create a scheme with only one attacker, the Czech Schick, with the attacking midfielder Wirtz a little further back. But Frimpong, who was doubtful, will play. Coach Xabi Alonso will use three defenders for this duel.
BAYERN-LEVERKUSEN
German Cup round of 16
Date and time: 12/03/2024, at 16:45 (Brasilia time)
Position: Allianz Arena, Munich (ALE)
Bayern: Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim and Davies; Kimmich and Goretzka; Olise, Musiala and Coman; Muller
LEVERKUSEN: Kovar; Tapsoba, Tah and Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Garcia, Grimaldo Wirtz; Schick
Referee: Hurt Osmers
Assistants: Dominik Schaal and Stefan Lupp
VAR: Bastian Dankertr
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Source: Terra
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