Despite the formidable challenge posed by Bayern, Bayer Leverkusen entered the match with confidence, having secured four consecutive victories. Sitting as the second-best attack and third-best defense in the Bundesliga, Leverkusen aimed to maintain their positive momentum. With 18 points, they were the only club keeping pace with the leading duo of Dortmund and Bayern, each with 19 points.
Bayer Leverkusen’s goalkeeper, Bern Leno, expressed the team’s belief in their ability to surprise Bayern and emphasized the opportunity to showcase their quality. Stefan Kiessling, Leverkusen’s prolific goal scorer, acknowledged that Bayern was not unbeatable and hinted at his eagerness to make an impact in the upcoming match.
The determination and confidence within the Leverkusen camp signaled that they were prepared to challenge Bayern Munich in the league encounter, despite the Bavarians’ formidable record and their recent successes under Guardiola.
