Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Gunners to handle the "Pharmacy" at home, cup matches rely on set-pieces and defense

At 4:00 AM Beijing time on March 18, the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Arsenal hosts Bayer Leverkusen. In the first leg, Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Arsenal at home.

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen, key points of the match are as follows:

First:Team situations! Arsenal leads the Premier League with a 9-point advantage; Bayer Leverkusen currently ranks sixth in the Bundesliga. Arsenal's total squad value is 12.3 billion euros; Bayer Leverkusen's total squad value is 4.23 billion euros. In their last matches, Arsenal defeated Everton 2-0 at home, while Bayer Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Bayern Munich (who had 9 players) at home.

Second:Gunners to handle the "Pharmacy" at home, cup matches rely on set-pieces and defense! Arsenal has a huge advantage in the Premier League title race, allowing them to fully focus on the Champions League knockout stages. In cup competitions, teams with solid defense tend to advance further. This match, Arsenal benefits from home advantage and favorable conditions. Arsenal will bring Premier League intensity and speed to the game and is not afraid of Bayer Leverkusen's defensive counter-attacks. Arsenal possesses excellent set-piece tactics, which are key tools for breaking down stubborn defenses. Overall, Arsenal is stronger. Therefore, this match favors the Gunners handling the "Pharmacy" at home and advancing smoothly to the Champions League quarter-finals!

The two teams have met four times, with Arsenal winning twice and drawing twice, remaining unbeaten!

Injury situations for both sides: Arsenal hasMerino, Odegaard, Timber; Bayer Leverkusen hasFlekken, Seghir, Badé, Vázquez, Arthur.