With just one game remaining in the group stage of this season’s UEFA Champions League, Bayer Leverkusen find themselves in a critical position as they prepare to host Sparta Praha.
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Match: Leverkusen Vs Sparta Praha
Competition: UEFA Champions League 2024/25
Date: 29 Jan 2025
Venue: BayArena
Time: 20:00 UTC, 15:00 EST
The German side sits on 13 points with a +6 goal difference in the 8th position, only a win could cement their place in the Round of 16 as they are on the same points with Aston Villa, AS Monaco, Feyenoord, Lille and Brest, who are all below Leverkusen based on goal difference.
Leverkusen’s journey so far has been one of grit and determination, securing 4 wins in 7 matches. Despite two losses against Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, they’ve shown resilience in games against formidable opponents like Inter Milan and AC Milan. Florian Wirtz has been the standout performer for Leverkusen, scoring 4 goals in the competition, while Jeremie Frimpong’s 2 assists have also been crucial.
Their final hurdle is Sparta Praha, a team sitting at almost the bottom of the standings with no realistic chance of progression. Although Praha has struggled throughout the tournament getting just 4 points in 7 matches. Leverkusen cannot afford complacency.
Will Bayer Leverkusen rise to the occasion and clinch a top 8 finish, or will Sparta Praha play spoilers in what could be a dramatic finale? All eyes will be on Leverkusen as they look to make a statement on their home turf.
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