Match Preview: Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen

UEFA Champions League • Manchester City vs Bayer Leverkusen

Manchester City host Bayer Leverkusen in UEFA Champions League (League Stage - 5) at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Kickoff is scheduled for Nov 25, 2025 20:00 (local).

Manchester City come into this one with steady momentum, while Bayer Leverkusen arrive in decent touch. Expect a measured start with both sides probing for width and transitions. Set pieces could be decisive.

Key angles: ball progression through midfield, press resistance in build-up, and wide-channel overloads. For Manchester City, the timing of runs behind may test the Bayer Leverkusen back line; conversely, Bayer Leverkusen will try to disrupt Manchester City with early counter-press triggers.