Any idea how Leverkusen is going to perform in the Champions League competition?
I actually want to see Leverkusen from well in the Champions League competition. For some reason, I also want to see a final between Real Madrid and Leverkusen. I think because I want to see how great coaches, Alonso and Ancelotti does against each other. I understand that this is not a good comparison and probably there is a very high chance that Real Madrid is actually going to win very easily. Because of the track record that they have in the Champions League. But it will still be something to watch. The expectation is really high from Leverkusen. I hope they will be able to deliver properly on that.
The UEFA Champions League final is for the big boys and for strong clubs that have become the main winnings, usually settled with strong tactics. Bayer Leverkusen was considered untouchable not until they got thrashed by Atalanta in the Europa League final. This was absolutely a positive result and we know how determined they were during the competitive form they developed.
The Champions League final is the biggest stage in European club football. There legends are created. While Leverkusen enjoyed a fantastic Bundesliga run, its not the Champions League. Their Europa League final loss to Atalanta gave them a taste of the real thing.
Everything changes in the Champions League. It moves more quickly and is more tactically sound. There is tremendous pressure because those are the greatest players in the world. Leverkusen has to elevate their game if they hope to contend. They need to adapt. They will truly be tested, but that's also what makes it so thrilling. Lets see what they've got.