DFB Pokal Predicted XI: How Bayern Munich may line-up against Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich will host Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday for the second time this season. After playing out a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga at Allianz Arena, Bayern will face Xabi Alonso’s men in the round of 16 of the DFB Pokal. It is a do-or-die clash for both teams in the cup competition.

Die Roten have consistently faltered in the early rounds of DFB Pokal over the last few seasons. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen are the defending champions. They won the DFB Pokal last season after clinching the Bundesliga title.

Bayern have looked convincing in the DFB Pokal this season. They delivered dominant performances against SSV Ulm and Mainz in the previous two rounds. Both games ended with a comfortable 4-0 wins for the Bavarian club. However, the game against Bayer Leverkusen will not be straightforward.

Xabi Alonso’s men are unbeaten against Bayern in the last 18 months. Even in the Bundesliga clash, they managed to keep Bayern at bay to get a point. It will be a fascinating battle on Tuesday as both sides look to deliver the knockout punch and dent the confidence of the opposition.

Vincent Kompany has some difficult selection decisions to make against Leverkusen due to the form and injuries of several players. Let us look at the potential starting XI that the Belgian coach may field against Bayer Leverkusen.