Bayer Leverkusen welcome Olympiacos to the BayArena for the second leg of their Champions League play-off tie tonight.
The German side boast a 2-0 lead from the first leg after Patrik Schick’s second-half brace earned the visitors an advantage in Athens.
Kasper Hjulmand’s have been in good form of late, but lost 1-0 to Union Berlin to halt their recent momentum at the weekend. Prior to that setback, Leverkusen had won six of their previous eight games in all competitions.
Leverkusen lost to Olympiacos in Greece during the league phase so will be wary of a potential comeback despite their healthy lead.
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The home side remain without central defender Loic Balde due to a hamstring injury, so Robert Andrich will again deputise as part of Hjulmand’s back three.
First-choice goalkeeper Mark Flekken is also sidelined with a knee issue. Another in the treatment room is Nathan Tella, who’s not expected back until next month from a football problem, though Eliesse Ben Seghir is in line for a return from an ankle injury sustained while representing Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Bayer Leverkusen predicted lineup
Bayer Leverkusen predicted XI: Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Vazquez, Palacios, Garcia, Grimaldo; Maza, Poku; Schick.
What time is kick-off?
Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos will kick off at 8pm on Tuesday 24th February 2026.
How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Olympiacos
Bayer Leverkusen v Olympiakos will be shown live on TNT Sports 2.
