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 this, the former champions have risen to 5th place with 14 points, only trailing the nearest top 4 spot and a Champions League qualification spot on goal difference. However, Bayer Leverkusen's performance in the continent's most prestigious competition has been somewhat 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 overall record of encounters with French representatives in European cups, Bayer Leverkusen has a slight advantage in statistics, with 8 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. However, everyone knows that at the present time, PSG's stature has far surpassed the borders of France, and the pinnacle of their success occurred last season, when they confidently ascended to the continental throne.
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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