Bayer Leverkusen have progressed from four of their five major European knockout ties against English clubs, failing only against Liverpool in 2004-05 in the UEFA Champions League. Bayer Leverkusen are unbeaten in their last three UEFA Champions League games (W2 D1), keeping a clean sheet in all three. Coming into the round of 16 fixtures, Bayer Leverkusen have conceded more shots from high turnovers (26) than any other side in the UEFA Champions League this season. Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres has netted 10 goals in 14 UEFA Champions League appearances, four of which have been scored following a carry (travelling 5+ metres with the ball). Since the start of last season, Arsenal defender Jurriën Timber has the lowest dribbled past percentage (7.4%) of any player to attempt 50+ true tackles in the UEFA Champions League (4/54).

Source: BBC March 11, 2026 17:58 UTC