Bayer Leverkusen hosts Olympiacos this Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the BayArena, in Leverkusen, The match is scheduled for 8pm (Alemanha local time, equivalent to 5pm in Brasília time). The German team arrives with an advantage after winning 2-0 in the first leg, in Pireu, and is looking to confirm their classification for the round of 16. Olympiacos needs to reverse the aggregate score to advance in the European competition.
The confrontation takes place at a decisive moment in the knockout stage. Leverkusen, under the command of coach Kasper Hjulmand, demonstrates defensive solidity and offensive efficiency at home. Já o Olympiacos, trained by José Luis Mendilibar, relies on quick counterattacks to try to surprise the opponent.
Confirmed lineups
Bayer Leverkusen enters the field with a 3-4-2-1 formation. Janis Blaswich saves the goal. The line of three defenders has Jarell Quansah, Robert Andrich and Edmond Tapsoba. The wings have Lucas Vázquez and Álex Grimaldo. In the middle, Exequiel Palacios and Aleix García organize the plays. Ibrahim Maza and Jonas Hofmann act more advanced, with Patrik Schick as a reference in attack.
Olympiacos aligns in the 4-2-3-1 formation. Kostas Tzolakis is the goalkeeper. The defense has Rodinei, Panagiotis Retsos, Lorenzo Pirola and Francisco Ortega. Santiago Hezze and Christos Mouzakitis form the steering wheel duo. Gelson Martins, Chiquinho and Mehdi Taremi make up the offensive trio, with Mehdi Taremi centralized in front.
Where to watch live
The broadcast takes place exclusively via HBO streaming Max on Brasil. Não is broadcast on traditional open or closed TV in the country. Torcedores can follow along with expert narration and comments on the platform.
Recent team performance
Bayer Leverkusen is coming off a 1-0 defeat to Union Berlin in Bundesliga, but maintains a positive streak at home. Nos last five games, the Germans recorded a 2-0 victory over Olympiacos (one-way), 4-0 against St. Pauli, 1-1 draw with Borussia Mönchengladbach and other mixed results in the national league.
Olympiacos arrives motivated by a 2-0 victory over Panaitolikos in the Greek championship. In the last five games, the Greek team has a 2-0 win against Leverkusen in the first leg (no, defeat), a goalless draw with Levadiakos, a 1-0 defeat against Panathinaikos and a 3-0 victory over Asteras Tripolis.
Confrontation history
The teams have faced each other a few times in European competitions. The recent retrospective shows balance, with Leverkusen winning the first game 2-0. In previous duels, each team achieved isolated victories, totaling a few goals on average per match.
Arbitration and weather forecasting
The refereeing is in charge of the Englishman Michael Oliver, assisted by compatriots in the VAR. The weather conditions in Leverkusen indicate a mild temperature, around 10-12°C at game time, with the possibility of partly cloudy skies and a low chance of rain, favoring a fluid duel.
Curiosities and additional details
Bayer Leverkusen remains unbeaten at home in Champions this season in decisive games. Patrik Schick emerges as a key player in the German attack. Pelo Olympiacos, Mehdi Taremi is the team’s top scorer in the European competition. Ingressos for the BayArena sold out quickly among the local fans.
Guesses and expectations
Analysts point to favoritism for Leverkusen to at least hold the aggregate result. The German team usually sets a high pace at the BayArena. Olympiacos needs to take more risks, which could open up spaces for German counterattacks.
The game represents an opportunity for Leverkusen to advance and face Bayern from Munique or Arsenal in the round of 16. Para o Olympiacos, an unlikely turnaround would keep the European campaign alive.
