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Bayer Leverkusen leads 2-0 from the first leg.
The match takes place at BayArena, Leverkusen.
Leverkusen's Loïc Badé and Malik Tillman are doubtful due to injuries.
Olympiacos' Rodinei's status is uncertain.
Predicted lineups and key players are highlighted.
Bayer Leverkusen enters this match with a significant advantage, but they will be without key players such as Loïc Badé and possibly Malik Tillman due to injuries sustained in their recent defeat against Union Berlin. Veteran Jonas Hofmann may step in, joining Patrik Schick and Ernest Poku in the frontline.
Olympiacos will need a strong performance to overturn the deficit. Their hopes rest on players like Ayoub El Kaabi, who has been a key goal scorer this season. However, their defense will also need to be solid to contain Leverkusen's attack.
Leverkusen's Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Blaswich; Quansah, Andrich, Tapsoba; Vázquez, García, Palacios, Grimaldo; Hofmann, Poku; Schick.
Olympiacos' Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis; Costinha, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Hezze, García; Chiquinho, Nascimento, Martins; Taremi.
Q: What is the score from the first leg?
Bayer Leverkusen won the first leg 2-0.
Q: Where is the second leg being played?
The second leg is being played at BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.
Q: What time does the match kick off?
The match kicks off at 8 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT / 12 p.m. GMT
Bayer Leverkusen is in a strong position to advance to the Champions League last 16, but they need to guard against complacency. Injuries to key players could impact their performance. Olympiacos faces an uphill battle and will need a clinical performance to have any chance of progressing. Expect Leverkusen to try and control the game and potentially sit back, relying on their defense.
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