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Liverpool enters this match in great form, currently at the top of the Premier League table following a last-minute victory over Brighton. Meanwhile, Leverkusen has experienced mixed results, yet they remain a strong and challenging opponent.
For Xabi Alonso, tonight marks a return to a stadium filled with cherished memories from his playing days, where he set records and achieved milestones. Nostalgia will undoubtedly be in the air.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the League match of Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: Liverpool vs Bayer Leverkusen
Date: 5, November 2024
Time: 02:30 AM IST
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England.
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How to watch the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 League Match between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
Liverpool
MD-1 💫 pic.twitter.com/PPB5sxiKXv
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) November 4, 2024
The Merseyside club is enjoying one of their strongest runs this season, with just one loss in the English Premier League. They have also advanced to the League Cup quarter-finals after a solid victory over Brighton.
In the Champions League, Liverpool has won all three of their matches so far and currently sits second in the standings, trailing Aston Villa only on goal difference.
However, Arne Slot will be without experienced goalkeeper Alisson, who remains sidelined due to injury, along with Harvey Elliott, Diogo Jota, and Chiesa. French defender Konate is also a doubt, and his availability for the match remains uncertain.
Bayer Leverkusen
Getting ready for Anfield. ⚫️🔴#LIVB04 #UCL pic.twitter.com/YU8KFz7nWZ
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) November 4, 2024
Xabi Alonso’s season in the Bundesliga hasn’t quite met expectations, with his team currently sitting fourth after a weekend draw against Stuttgart—a match many fans anticipated they would win.
Their Champions League campaign, however, has been solid; with two wins and a draw, they sit comfortably with 7 points and could strengthen their position further by claiming all 3 points against Liverpool.
The German side has no major injury concerns aside from the absences of Mukiele, Amin Adli, and Belocian. Both teams are expected to field strong lineups for the clash.
Head-to-Head Stats
These sides have only faced each other twice in the Champions League and once in an club friendly match and Liverpool has won all 3 times
Results from the 3 matches between the two teams
| Date | Teams | Result |
| 12/08/12 |
Liverpool Leverkusen |
3 1 |
| 09/03/05 |
Leverkusen Liverpool |
1 3 |
| 22/02/05 |
Liverpool Leverkusen |
3 1 |
It is safe to say that Liverpool has the upper hand in the fixture considering the current form and previous encounters between the sides.
Possible Playing XI
Liverpool
Caoimhin Kelleher (GK); Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil Van Dijk, Andy Robertson; Curtis Jones, Alexis Mac Allister; Mohammed Salah, Gravenberch, Luis Diaz; Darwin Nunez.
Bayer Leverkusen
Lucas Hradecky (GK); Hincapie, Jonathan Tah, Edmond Tapsoba, Grimaldo, Andrich, Xhaka, Frimpong, Wirtz, Hofmann, Boniface
Fantasy XI Prediction
Hradecky, Trent Alexander Arnold, Jonathan Tah, Virgil Van Dijk, Grimaldo, Xhaka, Gravenberch, Salah, Wirtz, Nunez