Storks before the duel: Can you surprise Bayer Leverkusen?

Storks before the duel: Can you surprise Bayer Leverkusen?

Next Saturday, September 30, 2023, Holstein Kiel storks will compete against the current soccer champion Bayer Leverkusen in the sold -out Bayarena. The kick -off is at 3:30 p.m. and the anticipation is great, because around 30,210 spectators are expected. After an exciting 1-1 draw against FC Bayern Munich, in which the Leverkuseners shone, the team meets a strong opponent that they challenged as a master last season.

The past season was for Bayer Leverkusen History Making, as the Bundesliga was completed without defeat and with 28 victories and 6 draws secured the first championship. They also won the DFB Cup against 1. FC Kaiserslautern and secured the Supercup in August. New coach Xabi Alonso has continued to perform the team around top performers such as the talented Florian Wirtz. At the beginning of this season there was a narrow defeat against RB Leipzig that the formula "no defeat" did not water down this season. So far, Leverkusen has won three of the four league portics and has also triumphed in the Champions League against Feyenoord Rotterdam and AC Milan.

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The storks, on the other hand, had to accept a bitter defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt last weekend after making a gap twice in an exciting game, but ultimately 2: 4. Coach Marcel Rapp is aware of the challenges and will do everything possible to create a surprise at this meeting. After three mixed games, Kiel urgently needs a victory and will do everything possible to show the moral of last.

However, the personnel situation for the Kieler is not easy. Colin Kleine-Kiefel is out due to injury and also Carl Johansson, who suffered a concussion, as well as Andu Kelati, who has knee problems. However, it is positive that Patrick Erras and Alexander Bernhardsson are back in training after injuries.

Unexpected support from the fan block

Around 2800 Kiel fans will support the storks in Leverkusen. These not only show loyalty, but also enable a special flair in the Bayarena, which is also open to the fans from 1:30 p.m. Access to the guest area is located in the southwest of the stadium, whereby there are some important information: snacks and drinks cannot be paid in cash, but only using a girocard, credit card and mobile payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google Pay.

For those who arrive by car, free pendulatory bus parking spaces are available, and there are special precautions for a barrier-free arrival to meet all visitors. So that there is enough time to orientate yourself in the arena, it is recommended to appear early.

For the transfer of the game, reference is made to the Sky platform, which shows the match live. There is also a live ticker on LiveTicker.holstein-kiel.de, which will provide with exciting information and further news from 3 p.m.

The signs could not be more different - Holstein Kiel wants to defy the superiority of Bayer Leverkusen. The storks are under pressure and hope that they can pull the necessary teachings from their last defeat. In the meantime, Leverkusen is at the top of the league, and the question of whether the Kielers can achieve the goals set themselves remains open. Another chapter of this exciting season will be opened this Saturday.

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