Bayer Leverkusen faces Olympiacos tonight at the BayArena for the second leg of their Champions League play-off. The German team holds a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, thanks to a brace from forward Patrik Schick.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Recent Form
Despite a strong start to the season, Leverkusen’s momentum was interrupted by a 1-0 loss to Union Berlin over the weekend. Before this defeat, they had secured six victories in eight matches across all competitions. However, the team remains cautious; they previously lost to Olympiacos during the league phase.
Team News for Bayer Leverkusen
- Central defender Loic Balde is out with a hamstring injury.
- Mark Flekken, the first-choice goalkeeper, is sidelined due to a knee issue.
- Nathan Tella is expected to be unavailable until next month due to a football problem.
- Eliesse Ben Seghir could return from an ankle injury sustained while playing for Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted Lineup for Bayer Leverkusen
Here is the expected XI for Bayer Leverkusen:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Blaswich |
| Defender | Quansah |
| Defender | Andrich |
| Defender | Tapsoba |
| Midfielder | Vazquez |
| Midfielder | Palacios |
| Midfielder | Garcia |
| Midfielder | Grimaldo |
| Forward | Maza |
| Forward | Poku |
| Forward | Schick |
Match Details
The kick-off for Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos is scheduled for 8 PM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 2.
