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19 August 2021, 17:28 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
Match Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga Aug 21, 2021

German Bundesliga fixture, Bayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Borussia Mönchengladbach kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Saturday, August 21, at the BayArena

Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bundesliga, Aug 21, 2021

Preview Hosts, Bayer 04 Leverkusen return behind the opening day 1-1 draw against Union Berlin at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. Leverkusen went down by a goal after Taiwo Awoniyi (7') produced a stunning long-range effort from the edge of the box to beat goalkeeper, Lucas Hradecky. But a mazy run from Moussa Diaby (12) between several red shirts parading the colours of Union Berlin was finished off with a fine effort on goal. Despite getting a hand to it, Union's shot-stopper, Andreas Luthe failed to stop the shot. Coach Gerardo Seoane will expect a difficult game on Saturday against the Colts on home soil. Bayer Leverkusen recently completed the signing of the 19-year-old, defender Piero Hincapie on a long-term deal from Argentine club, CA Talleres. We're very happy to have acquired a young but confident central defender with experience at international level, said the club's sporting director, Simon Rolfes. The new acquisition was assigned the #33 shirt and would be looking forward to getting his debut for the club as early as Match Day 2 if fitness permits. Patrik Schick failed to find the back of the net on Match Day 1 but is expected to lead the attack once again when Gerardo Seoane's 4—2—3—1 formation makes its second appearance.

Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach Bundesliga, Aug 21, 2021

Preview Borussia Mönchengladbach got their Bundesliga campaign off with a 1-1 draw against defending champions, Bayern Munich last Friday. French forward Alassane Pléa (10') gave Mönchengladbach the early lead ten minutes into the game. However, the prolific Bayern forward, Robert Lewandowski (42') leveled the scoreline three minutes before the stroke of half-time. Despite a number of clear-cut chances at both ends, both teams failed to convert, - leaving them with a point apiece at the end of the game. Adi Hütter would be eyeing a win on Match Day 2 after the draw against Bayern Munich. According to reports from the official Bundesliga website, Mamadou Doucouré (Achilles' tendon rupture), Koné (ligament injury) and Breel Embolo (Knee injury) will be unavailable for the game against Leverkusen while Zakaria remains doubtful due to fitness concerns. Coach Adi Hütter may adopt an attacking 4—2—3—1 formation with Alassane Pléa leading the Colts against Leverkusen on Saturday. Teenage American defender, Joe Scally put up an impressive performance on his Bundesliga debut against Bayern Munich and is expected to feature once again on Match Day 2. Looking ahead, the Colts will take on Union Berlin on Match Day 3.

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