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Preview of the match "Bayer" - "RB Leipzig" (August 31, 2024, 19:30, "BayArena", Leverkusen)

In the second round of the Bundesliga of the 2024-25 season, "Bayer" Leverkusen will host "RB Leipzig" at home. This match promises to be one of the central confrontations of the round, as both clubs are among the favorites of the championship.

"Bayer" Leverkusen The Leverkusen club started the season with tough matches, winning important victories in the German Super Cup against "Stuttgart" (on penalties) and in the first round of the Bundesliga against "Borussia" Mönchengladbach (3:2). Xabi Alonso's team demonstrated powerful attacking potential, but at times made mistakes in defense. It is also worth noting their successful passage to the second round of the German Cup, where they beat Carl Zeiss Jena with a minimal advantage (1:0).

One of the key factors that plays into Bayer's hands is their unbeaten streak at home. The team did not lose a single one of 17 matches of the last Bundesliga season at the BayArena, and the overall unbeaten streak at this stadium is 29 matches (22 wins and 7 draws). Despite possible losses in the squad (Hradecky, Palacios), Bayer remains the favorite of the meeting.

RB Leipzig Marco Rose's team also started the new season with victories. In the German Cup, RB Leipzig confidently beat their opponents, winning with a score of 4:1, and in the first round of the Bundesliga they won a minimal victory over Bochum (1:0). However, despite the positive results, there are shortcomings in the team's play, especially in attack, where the players have not yet demonstrated optimal implementation of moments.

The match against Bayer will be the first serious test for Leipzig this season. Will the team be able to show a high level of play against the current champion and achieve a positive result - a question that interests many.