Broadcast info
Who's playing? Bayer Leverkusen made it back to the UEFA Champions League after a wonderful finish of the 2015-2016 season, and they will surely try to make it to the Knockout stage by beating those teams in Group E. Their first challenge will be to defeat CSKA Moskva, one of the most consistent teams in the continent, who will also try to leave a lasting impression this time around.
What time? 11:45 PDT/ 13:45 CDT/ 14:45 EDT/ 18:45 GMT/ 19:45 BST/ 20:45 CEST.
What stadium? BayArena, located in the city of Leverkusen. This stadium can accomodate up to 30,000 fans, and has been Bayer Leverkusen's home since 1958.
On which channels?
- In Germany: Sky Go Deutschland, TeleClub Sport Live, Sky Sport 3/HD, Sky Sport 1 HD
- In Russia: NTV+ Sport Online, Belarus 2, Match TV Game
- In the U.K.: BT Sport Extra
- In the U.S.: Fox Soccer 2GO USA, WatchESPN, Fox Deportes, ESPN3 USA
- In Canada: TSN2
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Match facts
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This will be the first competitive match between these teams.
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Bayer Leverkusen hasn't been able to win any of their last 5 UEFA Champions League games (3 draws, 2 losses).
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CSKA was eliminated from all European tournaments after losing four of their six UCL games last season.
Team news
Roger Schmidt will try to put up the best starting lineup available, as the team will have up to four players out due to injury. The team's second all-time top scorer, Stefan Kiessling, is one of those players unavailable, with Kevin Volland and Vladlen Yurchenko also sidelined.
But perhaps the most notable absentee for his influence in the team is Karim Bellarabi. The German footballer will have to undergo surgery to correct a groin problem, which will keep him away from the pitch until next year.
Unfortunate news regarding @KimoBellarabi!
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) September 13, 2016
The winger must be operated on and will miss the remainder of 2016.pic.twitter.com/MHsYWuOFiD
For the Russian side, coach Leonid Slutskiy will try to build upon the team's ongoing streak. Alexander Cauna is the team's only absence through injury, which will give the manager a chance to repeat his recent lineups.
Ever since the UCL draw took place, the team seems confident about their chances of succes in the competition.
.@bayer04fussball, @SpursOfficial, @AS_Monaco Hello from Moscow, we're ready to welcome you at our brand new arena! pic.twitter.com/U7Aj7fG2mv
— PFC CSKA Moscow (@PFCCSKA_en) August 25, 2016
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