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Champions League Spiele: Xhaka's Leverkusen Ready for Bayern Clash
The Champions League is heating up, and this weekend's Bundesliga top-spiel between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich promises to be a thriller. Granit Xhaka, the Swiss international midfielder for Leverkusen, is eagerly anticipating the clash, as revealed in an interview with Sky Sports Germany. This article will dive into Xhaka's thoughts, the significance of the match, and other key Champions League action.
Leverkusen's Title Hopes Rest on Bayern Match
Leverkusen currently sits second in the Bundesliga, eight points behind Bayern. Xhaka is clear: a win against the league leaders is crucial to keep their title hopes alive. He emphasized Leverkusen's determination to win, stating their mentality is to go for every victory, dismissing the idea of settling for a draw. He acknowledged the special atmosphere of playing against Bayern but expressed unwavering confidence in his team's ability to secure a positive result at home.
Borussia Dortmund's Champions League Playoff
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund enjoys a comfortable position in their Champions League Round of 16 playoff tie against Sporting Lisbon. With a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg, Dortmund needs only to avoid a heavy defeat to progress. However, their recent inconsistent form, highlighted by a 0-2 loss to Bochum, casts some doubt on a straightforward victory. The match is being broadcast live and exclusively on DAZN.
Bayern Munich's Dominant Champions League Victory
Bayern Munich emphatically defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Harry Kane's brace and Jamal Musiala's goal highlighted Bayern's dominance. Leverkusen's goalkeeper, Matej Kovar, had a disastrous performance, contributing significantly to the loss. The match highlighted the contrasting forms of the two teams, with Bayern looking strong and Leverkusen struggling against the Bavarian giants. The return leg promises to be a tense encounter.
Leipzig's Champions League Struggles
RB Leipzig continues to struggle in the Champions League. After losses to Atlético Madrid, Juventus, and Liverpool, their recent 1-3 defeat to Celtic, featuring a brace from former RB Leipzig youth player Nicolas Kühn, leaves their chances of qualification looking bleak. The team's performance raises questions about their ability to compete at the highest level of European football.
Conclusion
This weekend's Bundesliga clash between Leverkusen and Bayern Munich is a must-watch. Xhaka's confidence and Dortmund's comfortable Champions League position contrast sharply with Leipzig's ongoing struggles. The Champions League is proving to be a rollercoaster of exciting wins, devastating defeats, and unexpected surprises.
