Preview: Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen – UEFA Champions League
Date & Time : 19 September 2024,Tuesday,9:45 PM CEST
Venue: De Kuip, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Competition: UEFA Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 2
Rotterdam to Host a Clash of the Titans
Yet two heavyweights from Europe will lock horns as Feyenoord welcomes Bayer 04 Leverkusen in UEFA Champions League to De Kuip in an eagerly anticipated UEFA Champions League encounter. With both doing impressively well in their respective domestic leagues, it would get down to making statements on the continent.
Feyenoord’s Home Advantage
Hosting Leverkusen in their fortress, De Kuip, will be a huge advantage for Feyenoord going into the game. One of the Rotterdam clubs has rich heritage in European competition and on more than one occasion proved they can stand shoulder to shoulder with the very best. The passionate home crowd is sure to make things very hard for Leverkusen.
Leverkusen’s European Ambitions
However, Bayer 04 Leverkusen will want to have their say on Champions League night. In fact, the Germans have a highly commendable team at their disposal, and there can never be a complete discarding of upsets. They will be more eager to make the most out of their current form and head back home with a decent result.
Key Players to Watch
Feyenoord: Santiago Giménez, Orkun Kökcü, Fredrik Aursnes
Bayer 04 Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso (manager), Moussa Diaby, Patrik Schick
Prediction
A real barnstormer of a match with two sides evenly matched-the dynamics swinging marginally in favour of Feyenoord because they enjoy home soil-but Leverkusen’s quality and experience cannot be snuffed out. A draw is a possible outcome, but a win for either of these sides will set them up nicely for the rest of the group stage.
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