"Bayer Leverkusen will know the importance of claiming an immediate Bundesliga response here. Opening their season finale on Saturday afternoon sat three points adrift of finding a route back into the Champions League spots, Kasper Hjulmand's men have plenty of expectations on their shoulders ahead of what is a must-win showdown at the BayArena. However, getting May underway with a heavyweight scalp as they secured a thumping 4-1 victory against RB Leipzig, the ex-Denmark boss will be demanding a repeat performance this weekend."
"While the former Bundesliga champions might be pencilled in as a landslide contender here, they have shown some extended defensive issues. In fact, Saturday's hosts have mustered just a sole clean sheet from their last 12 straight appearances across all competitions. Bayer Leverkusen Team News Still sidelined with a hamstring injury and not featuring since returning from March's international break, Bayer Leverkusen will once again be without ex-Rennes star Martin Terrier this weekend."
"However, aside from the French international, Hjulmand's camp have reported a clean bill of health. Making a permanent switch from Premier League outfit Brentford last summer, Dutch shot-stopper Mark Flekken will start between the sticks. Returning to Leverkusen's squad last week, former Real Madrid ace Lucas Vazquez could make a first appearance since April 22nd."
"As for the visitors, while Hamburger might have found themselves at the heart of a real struggle last month, Merlin Polzin's side have come roaring back over the past fortnight. Last seen securing a thrilling 3-"
Bayer Leverkusen welcome Hamburger to BayArena for a Bundesliga match as Leverkusen aim to respond immediately after a 3-1 defeat to Stuttgart. Leverkusen enter the game three points outside Champions League qualification and need a win in their season finale. They recently beat RB Leipzig 4-1 but have defensive problems, recording only one clean sheet in their last 12 matches across all competitions. Martin Terrier remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Mark Flekken starts in goal and Lucas Vazquez could return after a long absence. Hamburger have improved over the past fortnight after a difficult period, setting up a contest with Leverkusen favored to win.
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