Leverkusen Faces Dortmund in Xabi Alonso’s Final Home Game

Leverkusen, Germany – Bayer Leverkusen welcomes Borussia Dortmund today at 3:30 PM in what is set to be Xabi Alonso‘s final home game as head coach. The match holds significant importance for Dortmund, who need a victory to keep their hopes alive for Champions League qualification following Freiburg‘s recent win.

Bayer Leverkusen’s starting lineup includes goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, with a defensive trio of Edmond Tapsoba, Jonathan Tah, and Piero Hincapié. The midfield features Granit Xhaka and Robert Andrich, while the attacking trio includes Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and two new additions, Adli and Tella.

Coach Niko Kovac made a change in the starting XI for Dortmund, bringing in Adeyemi to replace Gittens in the forward position after their recent win against Wolfsburg. Leverkusen, on the other hand, made four changes to their lineup, with Hradecky returning in goal and new starters Andrich, Tella, and Adli, while Garcia, Buendia, and Schick start on the bench.

In a related development, former footballer Cesc Fàbregas hinted at a possible coaching position in the Bundesliga. Following Como‘s recent 3-1 victory against Cagliari, he expressed gratitude towards the club and spoke about wanting to leave a strong legacy.

Reports suggest that Bayer Leverkusen is already in discussions with Fàbregas, who has made a positive impression. With Alonso’s departure confirmed, the club has promised to announce a successor ‘in due time.’ As the match approaches, the stakes are high for both teams, with Dortmund battling to stay competitive in their league position.