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Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen: Confirmed Starting Lineup for Champions League Round Of 16 Clash

Originally posted on Bayern Munich on SI
By Alan Mezoela | Last updated Mar 5, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Bayern Munich host domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena in a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first-leg on March 5.

The Bavarians are sitting in the Bundesliga, eight points ahead of Leverkusen, the defending champions. Die Roten has been winless in their last six games against Xabi Alonso's side in all competitions.

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Both German giants will be determined to seize the advantage in this first-leg clash and strengthen their bid for a spot in the quarter-finals.

Vincent Kompany has named a strong starting XI for the critical game. Kimmich will start this game, coming back from an injury. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, and Jamal Musiala will lead Bayern's offensive line today.

Bayern Munich starting XI vs Bayer Leverkusen

1. Neuer

2. Upamecano

3. Kim Min Jae

6. Kimmich

8. Goretzka

9. Kane

11. Coman

17. Olise

19. Davies

27. Laimer

42. Musiala

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) March 5, 2025