Bayer 04 Leverkusen Youth League MD2 Preview: Home clash against Club Brugge
Bayer 04 Leverkusen's U19s will look to maintain their impressive start to the UEFA Youth League season when they host Club Brugge on Matchday Two.
The Werkself are top of Group B after a 3-2 victory over FC Porto on the opening matchday, while Club Brugge drew 2-2 with Atletico Madrid.
Bayer 04 will be confident of victory at the Ulrich Haberland Stadium, having won their last three home games in the Youth League.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
Bayer 04 Leverkusen have made a strong start to the 2022/23 UEFA Youth League campaign, winning their opening match against FC Porto 3-2.
The Werkself were 2-0 down at half-time, but goals from Zidan Sertdemir, Joel Abu Hanna, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens earned them a come-from-behind victory.
Bayer 04 will be looking to build on that victory when they host Club Brugge on Matchday Two.
Key Players:
- Zidan Sertdemir: The Turkish forward scored a stunning goal against FC Porto and will be looking to add to his tally against Club Brugge.
- Joel Abu Hanna: The German midfielder scored the equalizer against FC Porto and will be hoping to continue his good form.
- Jamie Bynoe-Gittens: The English winger scored the winning goal against FC Porto and will be looking to make a similar impact against Club Brugge.
Club Brugge
Club Brugge drew their opening match of the UEFA Youth League 2-2 against Atletico Madrid.
The Belgian side twice came from behind to earn a point, with goals from Antonio Nusa and Senne Lammens.
Club Brugge will be looking to build on that result when they travel to Leverkusen on Matchday Two.
Key Players:
- Antonio Nusa: The Croatian forward scored a superb goal against Atletico Madrid and will be looking to add to his tally against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
- Senne Lammens: The Belgian midfielder scored the equalizer against Atletico Madrid and will be hoping to continue his good form.
- Cisse Sandra: The Belgian goalkeeper made several fine saves against Atletico Madrid and will be looking to keep a clean sheet against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.
Match Preview
Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be confident of victory when they host Club Brugge on Matchday Two of the UEFA Youth League.
The Werkself have a strong record at home in the competition, and they will be looking to continue that record against Club Brugge.
Club Brugge will be no pushovers, however. The Belgian side drew with Atletico Madrid on Matchday One, and they will be looking to cause an upset in Leverkusen.
The match is likely to be a close and entertaining affair, with both teams looking to attack.
Bayer 04 Leverkusen will be looking to Zidan Sertdemir, Joel Abu Hanna, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens to provide the goals, while Club Brugge will be looking to Antonio Nusa, Senne Lammens, and Cisse Sandra to lead them to victory.
