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Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Mainz 05 to the BayArena for what promises to be a thrilling Bundesliga encounter. Both teams have hit impressive patches of form, ensuring a match that will demand attention from start to finish.

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Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso lamented his side's failure to hold onto a first-half lead at 10-man Atletico Madrid, who fought back to beat them 2-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday, saying his side lacked the maturity to cope with the pressure.

Atletico Madrid host Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League with both sides vying for a place in the round of 16 at the end of the league phase. Diego Simeone's men come into this 11th in the UCL standings and one point off the top eight with Xabi Alonso's side fourth with 13 points from six games.

Leverkusen is currently in fourth place with four wins and a draw in six games. Atletico is on the outside of the top eight looking in, with 12 points. The winner of this game will gain a massive advantage over the rest of the field to qualify for the next round.

Bayer Leverkusen forward Martin Terrier has been ruled out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury. Leverkusen says an MRI scan confirmed a torn Achilles.

Bayer Leverkusen are aware of interest from clubs in England and Saudi Arabia for forward Victor Bonifance.Several Saudi sides are monitoring Boniface ahead of a potential bid before the transfer

The last time the teams played each other in the Champions League 2022/23, Leverkusen won 2:0, Madrid drew 2:2. Overall, the teams have met each other 10 times, +3=4-3, 11:11 goal difference. Madrid have five head-to-head meetings, +2=3-0, 5:3 in favour of the Spaniards.

Here’s how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news. The Sporting News takes you through all the information you need to follow the game.