Liverpool, the reigning UEFA Champions League champions, will host Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in a crucial Group B match. The Reds, currently second in the group with 9 points, will be aiming to secure the top spot, while Leverkusen, with 7 points, will be looking to strengthen their position in the top two.
Liverpool, under the guidance of manager Jürgen Klopp, have been in impressive form in the Champions League this season, winning their last three matches. They will be confident of extending their winning streak against a Leverkusen side that has also shown glimpses of quality.
Xabi Alonso, the former Liverpool midfielder, will make a special return to Anfield as the manager of Leverkusen. Alonso, who played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League triumph, will be hoping to guide his team to a memorable victory against his former club.
Leverkusen, currently third in the Bundesliga, have been inconsistent this season but have shown their potential in the Champions League. They will be looking to exploit any weaknesses in the Liverpool defense and capitalize on their attacking prowess.
The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two teams with a rich history in European competition. Liverpool will be looking to maintain their dominance in the Champions League, while Leverkusen will be determined to prove that they can compete with the best in Europe.