The Bundesliga’s two biggest blockbuster are leveled against each other in Europe, but Leverkusen will have the cerebral edge
There’s no deficit of plot twists in the thrilling Champions League last- 16 clash, but arguably the most interesting plot twists will unfold in a Bundesliga clash that pits two of Germany’s strongest brigades against each other Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen.
In domestic terms, this is an impregnable force casting towards an irremovable object; Bayern look well-placed to catch back the Bundesliga crown from Leverkusen under Vincent Kompany, but Xabi Alonso’s men have the capability to stop them and their commanding man Harry Kane, indeed if only for 90 twinkles.
Commodity has to give in the Champions League knockout zone. However, Kane and company want to prove their credentials as Germany’s stylish platoon, they will have to overcome their weaker team on the biggest stage, If Bayern.
