Winger Luis Diaz starred as Bayern Munich maintained their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season with a 3-1 win over St Pauli at the Allianz Arena.
Manchester City and Bayer Leverkusen are set for their first-ever competitive meeting on Tuesday night as the 2025-26 Champions League league phase continues.
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Kasper Hjulmand has said the club's revival since his arrival in September has been driven by restoring a clear identity and giving players the freedom to express themselves.
Bayern Munich were held to their first draw of the season by Union Berlin whilst Bayer Leverkusen hammered Heidenheim 6-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday.
Bayer Leverkusen ended their winless run in this season's UEFA Champions League 2025-26 with a 1-0 victory away at SL Benfica on Wednesday.
Vincent Kompany has defended his bold decision to rotate heavily during Bayern Munich's impressive 3–0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, explaining that the timing felt "perfect" ahead of a crucial Champions League tie.