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Bayern Munich: Three key matchups against Bayer Leverkusen

By Kiran Thakare

Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller during the DFB Pokal final against Bayer Leverkusen.(Photo by ROBERT MICHAEL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller during the DFB Pokal final against Bayer Leverkusen.(Photo by ROBERT MICHAEL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images) /
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Kingsley Coman will come against Lars Bender on the left flank when Bayer Leverkusen host Bayern Munich on Saturday. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images) /

Lars Bender vs Kingsley Coman

The final battle to watch is that on the left flank. Kingsley Coman has been in stunning form for Die Roten this season. The Frenchman is finally showing consistency week in week out after enduring frustrating last few seasons at the club.

Coman has shown gradual improvement since scoring in the final of the Champions League last season. In the past few weeks, the Frenchman is playing the best football of his career. He is scoring and creating goals consistently. Competition for places in the team has also made a positive impact on the French winger.

In the last seven games across all competitions, Coman has been involved 11 goals. He is much more efficient in the final third, making the right decisions on and off the ball. On Saturday, Coman will hold the key for the German Champions to break down Leverkusen. (Stats courtesy: Whoscored)

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Lars Bender has been playing in the right-back position for Leverkusen this season. The German defender has been consistent this season. He will be able to beat Coman on aerial duels, but Coman can get the better of him through his dribbling and pace. It will be a fascinating battle as Coman has been the go-to man after Lewandowski in the final third for Die Roten.