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Bayer Leverkusen celebrating their 2023/2024 season Bundesliga title.
This is a fixture you won't want to miss this weekend. Football fans are familiar with Leverkusen’s fairytale title-winning campaign, where they went unbeaten in the Bundesliga. However, this season brings a tougher challenge as they face their biggest test yet an away game against Bayern Munich.
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How Tough Is Bayern Munich
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That's an excellent question. Before their dip in form, which cost them the title last season, Bayern had been one of the strongest teams in Europe and the most dominant in Germany, winning 11 consecutive Bundesliga titles from 2013 to 2023. Notably, in their last five matches against Leverkusen, Bayern has only won once, while Leverkusen has claimed two victories this puts them as favorites to win the match based on the head-to-head in recent times.
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Stats of the Last 5 Matches Between Bayern Munich and Leverkusen
| Dates | Teams | Result |
| 10/02/24 |
Leverkusen Bayern |
3 0 |
| 15/09/23 |
Bayern Leverkusen |
2 2 |
| 19/03/23 |
Leverkusen Bayern |
2 1 |
| 30/09/22 |
Bayern Leverkusen |
4 0 |
| 05/03/22 |
Bayern Leverkusen |
1 1 |
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Tactical Breakdown: How Both Teams Could Approach the Game
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Bayern made strong additions to their squad this season, with the most notable change being the appointment of Vincent Kompany as manager. Since arriving from Burnley, Kompany has revitalized the team. He typically employs variations of the 4-2-3-1 and 4-3-3 formations, focusing on possession dominance, committing players to the front line, and utilizing an aggressive defense to pressure opponents and maintain attacking momentum
Alonso's team is committed to a fast-paced style, both with and without the ball. Defensively, they prioritize solidity, with wide players and midfielders dropping back to support the defense, while a coordinated press is utilized when opponents enter dangerous areas. Once possession is regained, Alonso emphasizes aggressive counter-attacks, training his players to be ready to break quickly after turnovers.
Key Players to Watch in the Bayern vs Leverkusen Clash
Micheal Olise
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The new addition to Kompany's squad from Crystal Palace has started on a good note in the League this season scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists he remains a player to keep an eye on.
Harry Kane
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Known for his goal-scoring abilities and link-up play the English star is going to provide some level of firepower to the Bayern squad heading into this fixture
Florian Wirtz
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With 4 goals and 1 assist to his name already this season the youngster will be seeking to add to his tally and provide goalscoring solutions for Bayer Leverkusen today.
Granit Xhaka
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A natural leader on and off the pitch the midfield maestro will be looking to unlock some attacking movements with his passing ability and he can also provide goals occassionally when he shoots.