"Overall, Leverkusen remain in good form, having won six of their last eight matches across all competitions. Yet their momentum faltered at the weekend, as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Union Berlin, unable to recover from Rani Khedira's first‑half strike. That loss leaves Leverkusen sitting sixth in the Bundesliga standings, raising questions about their ability to secure Champions League qualification for next season."
"Leverkusen will be without first‑choice goalkeeper Mark Flekken due to a knee injury, meaning Janis Blaswich should continue between the posts. Centre‑back Loïc Badé is also sidelined with a hamstring issue, so the likely defensive trio will consist of Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich and Edmond Tapsoba. Further forward, Nathan Tella is ruled out with a foot injury until next month, while left‑sided winger Eliesse Ben Seghir is not expected to return from his a"
Bayer Leverkusen carry a 2-0 aggregate advantage into the Champions League playoff second leg at the BayArena with a place in the round of 16 at stake. Leverkusen have won six of their last eight matches but lost 1-0 to Union Berlin, leaving them sixth in the Bundesliga and generating qualification concerns for next season. Home form is strong, with four consecutive wins and clean sheets, which will be important for defending the lead. Several injuries affect selection: Mark Flekken, Loïc Badé and Nathan Tella are sidelined, with Janis Blaswich likely in goal.
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