""Today is matchday +2 and matchday -1, so we'll have more of a tactical session, but on the pitch this time," Hjulmand said of Leverkusen's pre-match preparations. "It's mainly about our structure, our positioning and the differences between Olympiacos and Union. They play a lot of long balls, fight a lot of duels and are similar in their press. We are not naive and will be alert, but we will continue to focus on our game and our approach.""
""He brings so much positive energy to the team, even in the dressing room at Olympiacos," Hjulmand added. "Of course, he wants to play and is ready, but he's also a real team player. His qualities ar""
Bayer Leverkusen sit sixth in the Bundesliga, three points behind Stuttgart for the final top-four spot, following a 4-0 win over St. Pauli. Leverkusen won 2-0 away at Olympiacos in the Champions League play-off, their first-ever knockout away victory in the competition after a poor prior record. Preparations emphasize tactical structure, positioning and adapting to Union Berlin's long balls, duels and pressing. Recent form has improved with the returns of Edmond Tapsoba, Robert Andrich and Jarell Quansah; Leverkusen have conceded only two goals in their last seven matches since January 24. Loic Bade has contributed energy and dressing-room positivity while remaining a team player.
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