The knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League enters decisive territory and one of the most attractive matches of the round of 16 will pit Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal. The first chapter will be played this Wednesday at the BayArena, where both teams will seek to take advantage in a series that promises to be very balanced.
The German team reached this stage after winning the playoff against Olympiacos, while the Gunners arrive as one of the strongest teams in the tournament after dominating the league phase. With the aim of taking a firm step towards the quarterfinals, the two clubs face a tie in which every detail could be decisive before the second leg in London.
Below, all the relevant information about a match that promises a spectacle.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal prediction
Close match, narrow victory
A match is expected with two teams willing to have the initiative. Leverkusen usually becomes strong at home and will seek to impose a high pace, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal arrives with a very solid defensive structure (they have only conceded four goals in the competition) and a great ability to take advantage of spaces, something they have demonstrated throughout the Champions League.
Development could be even for long stretches, with alternating moments of dominance. However, the offensive efficiency and defensive solidity that the Londoners have shown in the tournament could tip the balance in a low-scoring duel.
Bayer Leverkusen 0-1 Arsenal.
What time does Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal play?
- Ciudad: Leverkusen, Germany
- Estadio: BayArena
- Date: Wednesday March 11
- Time: 12:45 (United States), 11:45 (Mexico), 18:45 (Spain)
- Arbitrator: Halil Umut Meler (TUR)
History of direct confrontations between Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal
- Games played: 2
- Bayer Leverkusen: 0
- Draws: 1
- Arsenal: 1
Last confrontation: 02/27/2002 – Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen (Champions League Second Group Stage)
Last five games
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Bayer Leverkusen |
Arsenal |
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Freiburg 3-3 Bayer Leverkusen 07/03/26 |
Mansfield 1-2 Arsenal 07/03/26 |
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Hamburg 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen 04/03/26 |
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea 01/03/26 |
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Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Mainz 28/02/26 |
Tottenham 1-4 Arsenal 22/02/26 |
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Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Olympiacos 24/02/26 |
Wolverhampton 2-2 Arsenal 18/02/26 |
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Union Berlin 1-0 Bayer Leverkusen |
Arsenal 4-0 Wigan Athletic 15/02/26 |
How to watch Bayer Lverkusen vs Arsenal on TV and Online Streaming?
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Country |
Canal TV / Streaming Online |
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USA |
Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMas, TUDN.com, Univision NOWT, UDN App, ViX |
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Mexico |
Fox One |
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Spain |
Movistar+, Movistar Champions League 2 |
Latest news from Bayer Leverkusen
The German team reaches the first chapter of the round of 16 with several important losses. Mark Flekken (knee), Loïc Badé (hamstrings), Arthur (ligaments), Lucas Vázquez (calf), Eliesse Ben Seghir (calf) and Nathan Tella (foot) are still in the infirmary, while Patrik Schick He remains a doubt after missing the last two games. If he is not available, the offensive will fall to the young Cameroonian talent Christian Kofane.
In defense, Jarell Quansah will occupy a central place in the line of three, while Alejandro Grimaldo He emerges as a key weapon in free kicks and crosses into the area, as he demonstrated with his direct free goal in the recent draw against Freiburg. Despite the physical problems, Leverkusen is undefeated in six games playing at home, so a large part of its chances in this series will have to do with what it does in front of its home crowd.
Possible Bayer Leverkusen lineup (3-4-2-1): Blaswich; Andrich, Quansah, Tapsoba; Poku, Garcia, Fernandez, Grimaldo; Maza, terrier; Kofane
Latest Arsenal news
After the narrow victory over Mansfield for the FA Cup, Mikel Arteta He will be able to count on a good part of his spine again. David Raya, Martin Zubimendi, Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes They were booked over the weekend and are expected to be available for the trip to Germany.
However, doubts still remain about William Saliba (ankle), Martin Ødegaard (knee) and Ben White (coup), who may or may not be part of the squad. Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori They also withdrew from the duel against Mansfield, although it is expected that God bless you take ownership for Trossard and for Calafiori to give way to Piero Hincapieon loan at Leverkusen but eligible to face his former team.
Arteta highlighted the difficulty of the match against Mansfieldhighlighting the ability of his team to adapt to the conditions and the importance of concentration. The coach stressed that, despite not having closed the game before, the victory reinforced the Gunners’ confidence for the demanding continental duel.
Possible Arsenal lineup (4-2-3-1): Raya; Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Hincapie; Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Eze, Martinelli; Gyokere.
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