The clash between FC Bayern and Bayer Leverkusen electrifies the Bundesliga! The two top teams will meet in Munich from 6:30 p.m. (click here for the live ticker). It is the first tough test of the season for new Bayern coach Vincent Kompany and his team.

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After Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was substituted at half-time in the Champions League game against Dinamo Zagreb and he was supposed to start in the away game at Werder Bremen, but had to pass at short notice, the decision was made again before the big hit: the keeper will play . “Of course it’s always a question mark if he couldn’t train for a few days. But it was clear relatively early on that things would be back on track at the weekend if everything went normally,” said substitute keeper Sven Ulreich Heaven.

As for the goalkeeper position and Neuer’s return, Kompany added: “He knows his body and has so much experience.” In our opinion it’s not a big risk, but it’s football, you never know. Last week we played with Sven Ulreich and it was good too. We have confidence in our squad.”

There are also two other changes: Firstly, Raphael Guerreiro replaces the Austrian Konrad Laimer in the right-back position. On the other hand, Serge Gnabry can play on the wing instead of Kingsley Coman.

Once again, Aleksander Pavlovic is preferred in defensive midfield over Joao Palhinha.

• FC Bayern: Neuer – Guerreiro, Kim, Upamecano, Davies – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Musiala, Gnabry – Kane
• Bayer Leverkusen: Hradecky – Tapsoba, Tah, Hincapie – Frimpong, Andrich, Xhaka, Grimaldo – Terrier, Bonifatius, Wirtz

When asked about Florian Wirtz, Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said: “For me, Flo (Florian Wirtz, editor) is a very special talent.” The start of the season was great, he has that will.”

Alonso, however, struck five times in the wild 4-3 win over VfL Wolfsburg. Instead of Nordi Mukiele, Jeanuel Belocian, Aleix Garcia, Amine Adli and Patrik Schick, Piero Hincapie, Alejandro Grimaldo, Jeremie Frimpong, Robert Andrich and Victor Boniface play. In addition, Alonso changed the system and switched from the back four back to the formation with three central defenders and two wing defenders.

The duel between coaches Kompany and Alonso promises to be explosive. Both met seven times as players, with Kompany only able to win the last meeting. In the Bundesliga, however, Kompany has good memories of Leverkusen, as he didn’t score more points against any other club with Hamburger SV. Today he faces the challenge of leading Bayern against a strong opponent who has remained unbeaten in their last 19 away games.

FC Bayern Munich started the season with four wins and an impressive goal tally of +13. Harry Kane in particular shines with nine goals and leads the scorers list. On the other hand, Leverkusen have already scored six set-piece goals this season, a league best. The Munich defense will be asked to neutralize this strength of the Werkself, while the offense will have to continue to run at full speed in order to continue the streak of at least five goals per game.

As first in the table, FC Bayern welcomes second Bayer 04 Leverkusen. Munich have an impressive record when they meet second in the table as league leaders and have not lost any of their last 16 games in this constellation. However, Leverkusen have not lost an away game since May 2023 and could equal a club record if they score again today. This duel promises to be a thrilling encounter between two top teams in the Bundesliga.

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