US EditionArsenal favourites against Leverkusen in Champions League last 16
- On Wednesday, Arsenal enter the Champions League last 16 as favourites to face Bayer Leverkusen after winning all eight league-phase matches.
- Bayer Leverkusen are still rebuilding after a tumultuous summer of departures, including coach Xabi Alonso and key players, leaving them sixth in the Bundesliga as they face transition.
- Leverkusen's play-off win over Olympiacos was their first Champions League knockout victory since 2002, while William Saliba has missed Arsenal's past two matches with an ankle issue but could return.
- A win would send Arsenal into a tie with either Bodo/Glimt or Sporting and keep Arsenal pursuing multiple trophies this season without a European title.
- The tie will test Bayer Leverkusen's rebuilding work against Arsenal's momentum as Premier League leaders chase a first European crown and four trophies this season.
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Bayer Leverkusen faced Arsenal in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, a duel that was previously considered one of the most difficult for the German team. Arsenal has been rated as one of the strongest teams in Europe this season, while one of the most dangerous weapons of the Londoners has been corner kicks. The “Gunners” have scored a large number of goals precisely from corners, which has led to this statistic being widely disc…
Bayer Leverkusen is hosting Arsenal this Wednesday at the 8th final of the Champions League, in a duel that will be special for Piero Hincapie and Kai Havertz.
Aft final in the Champions League! Bayer Leverkusen receives Arsenal at the beginning. Can the Germans compete against the favourite from London? We report live – see Ticker below. Here's the live ticker:Arsenal is considered one of the great favourites for the title in the Champions League this year. However, in the eighth final you have to first pass against Bayer Leverkusen.
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