Bayern Munich might be comfortably leading the way in the Bundesliga but they welcome Bayer Leverkusen to the Allianz Arena knowing that they might well be underdogs to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals over the next week.

The Bundesliga's top two collide in the Champions League round of 16, with Bayern Munich hosting Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg on Wednesday night.Leverkusen have once again impressed in 2024/25, but they look set to relinquish their Bundesliga crown to the country's dominant force with Bayern rebounding in the wake of Die Werkself's historic campaign.

Confirmed starting lineup for Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.