Qarabag 2 vs 0 Leverkusen provisional score in the first half. I still believe that Leverkusen can turn things around in the second half, Xabi Alonso needs to change his strategy to catch up, or make the match end in a draw. Leverkusen dominated possession, but unfortunately they didn't have many chances in the first half. Player rotation may be a necessity for Xabi Alonso in the second half, and Leverkusen must create more creativity to dismantle Qarabag's defense.
It would be a shame if Leverkusen unbeaten record ended at the hands of Qarabag, if this really happened then this would be the first defeat they have received so far. I am very curious about how Xabi Alonso got out of the pressure in the second half, and of course the intensity of Leverkusen attacks will increase in the second half because they want 2 goals. If Leverkusen loses, their chance to qualify for the next round is still open, because in the second leg Leverkusen will act as hosts at BayArena.
The changes Xabi alonso made to today's lineup was far too obvious. It's alright to rest one to two 1st team players but when it gets to around 6+ players? That's worse. Even their defense is in shambles against this Qarabag team. He needs to carefully map out plans and execute as simply bringing in playets won't solve it.
Liverpool already feeling the heat in the second half. After an excellent first half, they're firing on all cylinders right now. Let's see if Liverpool can hold them off.