Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen will clash for the first time in European competition as they meet in the first leg of their all-German Champions League Round of 16 tie. Leverkusen remain unbeaten against Bayern this season, having already knocked them out of the DFB-Pokal at the Allianz Arena.
📅 Match Date: March 6, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Team Preview
Bayern Munich’s Performance
Bayern are on course to reclaim the Bundesliga title, sitting eight points clear at the top after a 3-1 win over Stuttgart. They are unbeaten in nine matches across all competitions, but their performance against Celtic in the playoff round raised concerns, as they needed a last-minute equalizer to advance on aggregate.
Despite that, Bayern boast a formidable last-16 record, losing just one of their last 11 home legs at this stage while scoring 41 goals in the process. They will be eager to avenge their Pokal exit at the hands of Leverkusen and keep their European ambitions alive.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Performance
Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen are unbeaten in eight matches but missed a chance to close the Bundesliga gap on Bayern with a goalless draw last month. They have struggled on the road in the Champions League, losing their last two away matches at Liverpool and Atletico Madrid.
However, Alonso has yet to lose to Bayern as Leverkusen manager, and his side restricted the Bavarians to just two shots in their recent 0-0 draw. With a strong squad and confidence in their playing style, Leverkusen will aim to extend their unbeaten run against Bayern this season.
Key Stats
✅ Bayern have lost only one of their last 11 Champions League last-16 home legs.
✅ Leverkusen have not lost to Bayern under Xabi Alonso.
✅ Harry Kane has the most Champions League goal contributions (15 goals, 5 assists) since last season.
Match Prediction
Bayern’s home dominance in the Champions League is undeniable, but Leverkusen’s resilience under Alonso cannot be overlooked. A closely contested game is expected, but Bayern’s experience at this stage might give them the edge.
🔮 Prediction: Bayern Munich 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen
Team News
Bayern Munich Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Status: Kimmich expected to be fit; Dier, Pavlovic, Musiala, Palhinha, and Davies recovering from minor issues but likely to be available.
🔴 Bayern Munich Possible Starting XI
Neuer (GK); Laimer, Kim, Upamecano, Davies, Palhinha, Goretzka, Olise, Musiala, Coman, Kane
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
🚑 Injuries: Jeanuel Belocian, Martin Terrier
❌ Suspensions: None
📋 Squad Status: Piero Hincapie returns from suspension.
⚫ Bayer Leverkusen Possible Starting XI
Hradecky (GK); Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie, Frimpong, Aleix Garcia, Xhaka, Grimaldo, Tella, Schick, Wirtz
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Sony Network
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
