Leverkusen aim to halt Bayern's Bundesliga charge
Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action on Saturday as hosts to leaders Bayern Munich, still grappling with inconsistency that threatens their top-four ambitions.

Bayer Leverkusen return to Bundesliga action on Saturday as hosts to leaders Bayern Munich, still grappling with inconsistency that threatens their top-four ambitions.
Lamine Yamal missed training with FC Barcelona on Thursday after falling ill, raising brief concern for the club ahead of their upcoming clash with Sevilla FC over the weekend.
Liam Rosenior has admitted his side must learn how to handle difficult moments during matches if Chelsea FC are to fulfil their potential, following a damaging 5-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.
Virgil van Dijk has insisted Liverpool must "fight" and "earn" their place in the next round of the UEFA Champions League after slipping to a narrow defeat against Galatasaray in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Real Madrid hat trick hero Federico Valverde praised his team's unity in the 3-0 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg victory against Manchester City on Wednesday.
FC Barcelona have received encouraging news after concerns over defender Eric Garcia, who missed the club's recent UEFA Champions League first-leg draw against Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Chelsea suffered a 5-2 hammering by Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 encounter.
Manchester City face a huge challenge to keep their Champions League hopes alive after Federico Valverde's first-half hat-trick gave Real Madrid control of their last-16 tie.
Kasper Hjulmand was left furious after a controversial late penalty allowed Arsenal to snatch a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 tie on Wednesday night.