Overview
- Bayer hosts Olympiakos on Tuesday at 21:00 CET needing to defend a 2–0 first-leg advantage to reach the Champions League round of 16.
- The round-of-16 draw on Friday would pair Leverkusen with either Arsenal or Bayern if they progress, raising the prospect of up to four Bayern meetings within five weeks.
- A Bayern pairing would slot UCL legs for 10/11 and 17/18 March around a Bundesliga meeting on 14 March, before a DFB-Pokal semi in Leverkusen on 21/22 April.
- Hjulmand warned against complacency and said the team will play proactively; Sportschau highlighted Patrik Schick’s importance after his brace in the first leg.
- Tillman’s availability remains uncertain after a weekend foot knock, with a final decision expected following further assessment on Tuesday.