Bayern Munich Faces Bayer Leverkusen in Champions League Second Leg

Bayern Munich heads into the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 matchup against Bayer Leverkusen with a commanding 3-0 aggregate lead. Despite a recent setback, losing 3-2 to VFL Bochum in the Bundesliga, Bayern remains confident, bolstered by key performances from Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala in the first leg. Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, is struggling after suffering a home defeat to Werder Bremen and losing playmaker Florian Wirtz to injury, which could significantly impact their chances. Manager Xabi Alonso faces criticism for his tactical decisions, particularly his choice of goalkeeper in the first leg. With Bayern's deep squad and Leverkusen's recent form, the odds appear stacked against the latter as they prepare for the pivotal match. The game is set to take place on March 12, 2025, at the BayArena.