Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen – Predicted Lineup and Team Updates

Published On: March 17, 2026

Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen – Predicted Lineup and Team Updates

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Arsenal will face Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates tonight, looking to continue their impressive unbeaten streak of 13 matches and advance to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Manager Mikel Arteta leads a team in a strong position both domestically and in Europe. Last week, they secured a tough draw in Germany, and they now enter the match on a six-game home winning streak. Arsenal hopes to repeat their previous 4–1 victory over Leverkusen at home.

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Mikel Arteta is managing a squad facing a potential defensive issue. Jurriën Timber is doubtful due to a recent injury sustained against Everton. If he can’t play, Yerson Mosquera is prepared to step in at right-back. Also, both Martin Ødegaard and Leandro Trossard will undergo late fitness tests.

Declan Rice continues to be a crucial player for the team. He had a standout performance in the first leg, completing 73 of 76 passes. Upfront, Viktor Gyökeres aims to improve his goal tally, supported by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on the wings.

In goal, David Raya will start, with William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães forming the defense. In midfield, Martin Zubimendi and Rice provide a solid foundation. Arteta may also consider using Saka in a more central role if needed.

Arsenal has a strong record in European knockout matches, winning 17 of their last 20 after avoiding first-leg defeats. Tonight, they plan to take advantage of Leverkusen’s weaknesses at set-pieces, as the German team allowed a goal from a corner in the first leg. Interestingly, that match marked the first set-piece goal Arsenal conceded this season.