Match review Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG, 2:00 a.m. October 22: The King's mettle

Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG form

After a slow start, which led to the swift dismissal of coach Erik ten Hag, Bayer Leverkusen have somewhat regained their image as one of the three strongest teams in the Bundesliga at the moment. Under the leadership of new coach Kasper Hjulmand, the BayArena team has won 4 and drawn only 1 in the last 5 rounds in the domestic arena.

Thanks to that, the former champion has risen to 5th place with 14 points, only missing the closest position in the top 4 and the ticket to the Champions League by the secondary index. However, Bayer Leverkusen's performance in the most prestigious playground of the continent is more or less disappointing.

In the opening match, it was thanks to an own goal in injury time by Pantelis Hatzidiakos that coach Hjulmand and his team escaped with a 2-2 draw. In the next match at home, the North Rhine-Westphalia team continued to have only 1 more point from a 1-1 draw against PSV Eindhoven.

Hosting PSG presents Bayer Leverkusen with the biggest challenge of the qualifying round. The last time they faced this opponent in the 2013/14 season, the home team lost both legs of the round of 16, including a heavy 0-4 defeat at home.

If we consider the total number of encounters with French representatives in European Cup, Bayer Leverkusen is slightly better in terms of statistics, 8 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. But everyone knows that at the present time, PSG's stature has gone far beyond the borders of the hexagonal country and the peak crystallization took place last season, when they quickly climbed to the throne of the continent.

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Despite not being in good form, having drawn two consecutive rounds in Ligue 1 recently, PSG is still a formidable opponent for any opponent. Perhaps, some personnel problems due to the absence of a few key players due to injury have affected the recent performance of the away team.

Not to mention, the domestic arena is not a priority for coach Luis Enrique and his team. Simply because they are too dominant and it is difficult to find worthy opponents. The Paris giants will reserve the best for the prestigious Champions League arena.

Compared to a year ago, PSG is having a much more impressive start. After two matches, Kvaratskhelia and his teammates have collected a full 6 points thanks to impressive victories against Atalanta (4-0) and Barcelona (2-1).

Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG squad information

Bayer Leverkusen: Exequiel Palacios, Nathan Tella, Martin Terrier and Jarell Quansah are out due to injury. Axel Tape-Kobrissa and Patrik Schick are doubtful.

PSG: Ousmane Dembele needs about another week to return. Captain Marquinhos is also not sure if he is fit enough to play from the start.

Expected lineup Bayer Leverkusen vs PSG

Bayer Leverkusen: Flekken; Andrich, Bade, Belocian; Arthur, Garcia, Fernandez, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Kofane

PSG: Chevalier; Hakimi, Zabarnyi, Pacho, Mendes; Kang-in, Vitinha, Doue; Kvaratskhelia, Ramos, Barcola

Prediction: 1-3

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