Bayer Leverkusen enters their UEFA Champions League fixture against holders Paris Saint-Germain as underdogs, but the Bundesliga side has strong reasons to believe they can secure an upset at the BayArena.
A key factor is Leverkusen’s formidable home record, where the 2023/24 Bundesliga champions have lost just once in their last six Champions League matches, securing victories against giants like AC and Inter Milan.
Furthermore, PSG has historically struggled on German soil, losing eight of their 15 previous trips.Under coach Kasper Hjulmand, Leverkusen has rebounded from an early-season wobble and remains undefeated in their last 10 competitive games.
The team’s strength is boosted by impactful new signings who have gelled quickly. Midfielder Equi Fernández has added tenacity, while attackers Ernest Poku and Christian Kofane have proven their goalscoring ability, collectively netting five goals in recent fixtures.
Hjulmand has been praised for getting the team “signing from the same sheet,” and his tactical acumen, evident in their dominant win against Frankfurt, will be crucial as he faces his toughest test against Luis Enrique’s PSG.