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Published 16:51 IST, October 1st 2019

UEFA Champions League: Juventus vs Bayer Leverkusen playing 11

Juventus FC play host to Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League at the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. Here is the predicted line-up for both teams

Reported by: Daniel Arambur
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Serie A giants Juventus will enter the tie against Bayer 04 Leverkusen on match-week two of this year’s UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. The Old lady registered a draw against Atletico on opening day and will be in the hunt for all three points tomorrow. Maurizio Sarrri will field a strong playing 11 at the Allianz Stadium. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen also aim to pull off a surprise win away from home. Here is the predicted line-up for the Champions League match on October 2, 2019. 

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UEFA Champions League: Juventus vs Bayer Leverkusen playing 11

Juventus predicted starting lineup:
Szczesny (GK), Juan Cuadrado, Leonardo Bonucci, Mathijs De Ligt, Silva, Sami Khedira, Miralem Pjanic, Blaise Matuidi, Paulo Dybala, Cristiano Ronaldo, Gonzalo Higuain.

Bayer Leverkusen predicted starting lineup:
Lukas Hradecky (GK), Mitchell Weiser, Aleksandar Dragovic, Sven Bender, Daley Sinkgraven, Julian Baumgartlinger, Charles Aranguiz; Kai Havertz, Nadiem Amiri, Kevin Volland, Lucas Alario.

22:47 IST, September 30th 2019