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Bayer Leverkusen vs AC Milan: Champions League Match Preview
Date, Time, and Venue
Bayer Leverkusen will host AC Milan in a highly-anticipated UEFA Champions League Group B match on Wednesday, September 14, 2023.
The match will be played at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, and is scheduled to begin at 6:45 PM CEST (12:45 PM EST).
Team News
Bayer Leverkusen will be without the services of several key players for the match, including Florian Wirtz, Exequiel Palacios, and Patrik Schick.
AC Milan will also be without a number of players, including Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Mike Maignan, and Ante Rebic.
Head-to-Head Record
Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan have met four times in European competition, with each team winning twice.
Their most recent meeting came in the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League, with AC Milan winning 2-1 on aggregate.
Form Guide
Bayer Leverkusen have had a mixed start to the season, winning two of their first three Bundesliga matches.
AC Milan, on the other hand, have won three of their first four Serie A matches.
Prediction
Bayer Leverkusen will be looking to make a statement in their first Champions League match of the season, but AC Milan will be a tough opponent.
The match is likely to be close, but AC Milan's experience in the competition could give them the edge.