Qarabag and Bayer Leverkusen are set to resume their hostilities in the Europa League, with the two sides set to clash in their round of 16 first-leg tie at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium on Thursday.
Xabi Alonso's men got the better of the Azerbaijani outfit on both occasions in the group stage as the Germans topped Group H and Qarabag made it to the UEL knockouts as runners-up.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Qarabag vs Bayer Leverkusen kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | March 7, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 12:45 pm ET |
| Venue: | Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium |
The UEFA Europa League match between Qarabag and Bayer Leverkusen will be played at the Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium a multi-purpose stadium in Baku, Azerbaijan.
It will kick off at 12:45 pm ET on Thursday, March 7, in the United States (US).
How to watch Qarabag vs Bayer Leverkusen online - TV channels & live streams
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The game will be broadcast live on TV on Paramount+, Fubo, ViX+ and CBS Sports Network in the US. Fans who are unable to watch the game can follow the live updates on GOAL.
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Team news & squads
Qarabag team news
Defender Kevin Medina is a long-term injury absentee at the club, while Julio Romao and Elvin Cafarquliyev are both suspended for Leverkusen's visit.
Cafarquliyev's absence could be filled by either Maksim Medvedev or Abbas Huseynov at left-back, while Patrick Andrade is likely to replace Romao in the middle.
Goalkeeper Andrey Lunev will be raring to face his former side, with Juninho leading the attack.
Qarabag possible XI: Lunyov; Silva, Mustafazada, Guseynov, Medvedev; P. Andrade, Jankovic; L. Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir; Juninho.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Lunyov, Gugeshashvili, Ramazanov |
| Defenders: | Mustafazada, B. Huseynov, Bayramov, Silva, Vesovic, A. Huseynov, Medvedev |
| Midfielders: | Romao, Quliyev, Isayev, Jankovic, P. Andrade, Almeyda, L. Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir, Akhundzada |
| Forwards: | Juninho, Xhixha, Diakhaby, Keyta |
Bayer Leverkusen team news
Alonso will remain without Victor Boniface and Artur on account of groin and thigh injuries, respectively.
Matej Kovar may be considered over Lukas Hradecky to start in goal as the former has been the predominant choice in the group games, while Edmond Tapsoba and Odilon Kossounou battle for a spot in defence.
Granit Xhaka should continue in the thick of action, but Robert Andrich could face competition from Exequiel Palacios.
Bayer Leverkusen possible XI: Hradecky; Kossounou, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Grimaldo; Adli, Wirtz; Schick.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kovar, Hradecky, Lomb |
| Defenders: | Tapsoba, Hincapie, Kossounou, Tah, Stanisic, Monamay, Grimaldo, Fosu-Mensah |
| Midfielders: | Xhaka, Mbamba, Palacios, Andrich, Puerta, Frimpong, Wirtz, Hofmann, Aourir, Tella |
| Forwards: | Schick, Hlozek, Iglesias, Adli |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record between Qarabag and Bayer Leverkusen across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| November 9, 2023 | Qarabag 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen | UEFA Europa League |
| October 26, 2023 | Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 Qarabag | UEFA Europa League |