Bayern Munich aims to leverage their 3-0 first-leg victory into a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals against Bayer Leverkusen this Tuesday. Despite having secured their first leg advance, Leverkusen now faces the challenge of compensating for key player injuries, particularly that of Florian Wirtz.

How to Watch

• Date: Tuesday, March 11
• Time: 4 p.m. ET
• Location: BayArena – Leverkusen, Germany
• Watch: Paramount+
• Odds: Bayer Leverkusen +165; Draw +260; Bayern Munich +150

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Storylines

Bayer Leverkusen: The team hopes to overcome a three-goal deficit without star midfielder Wirtz. Leverkusen, previously unbeaten in recent matches, faces additional pressure after a shocking loss to Werder Bremen.

Bayern Munich: Munich has struggled in the Champions League recently, but they will be keen to secure a smooth passage into the next round, despite their own setbacks in domestic competition.

Projected Lineups

• Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky, Tapsoba, Tah, Hermoos, Arthur, Xhaka, Garcia, Tella, Adli, Buendia, Schick
• Bayern Munich: Urbig, Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Goretzka, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Coman, Kane

Prediction

While Leverkusen has historically fared well against Bayern, recent injuries make a comeback tough. Expect Bayern to secure a result, finishing the match at Bayer Leverkusen 1, Bayern Munich 0.