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The Champions League kicks off with Bayer Leverkusen looking to make a statement on the European stage after establishing themselves as one of Germany’s top clubs in recent years. The Bundesliga champions two seasons ago and runners-up last year enter the competition still searching for their first major international breakthrough.
They’ll open against Copenhagen, a side that has grown accustomed to competing in this tournament and knows the value of stealing points early. While not considered among the favorites to advance, the Danish club understands that pulling off results in games like this could completely shift the outlook of their campaign.
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. Continental stakes raise the intensity, where away goals no longer apply but margins still feel razor thin. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
