The hosts reached this far in the competition courtesy of thrashing Ferencvaros 4-0 on aggregate in the last-16 tie a few weeks ago, while Union SG defeated Union Berlin 6-3 in the two-legged encounter.
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Bayer Leverkusen play host to Union SG in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final tie at Bay Arena on Thursday. The hosts reached this far in the competition courtesy of thrashing Ferencvaros 4-0 on aggregate in the last-16 tie a few weeks ago, while Union SG defeated Union Berlin 6-3 in the two-legged encounter. Leverkusen have never managed to progress beyond the last eight stage of the European competition since finishing runner-ups in the 2001-02 Champions League final, while the Belgian club are bidding to reach the semi-final for the first time since the 1959-60 season.
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Leverkusen defeated Hungarian side Ferencvaors 2-0 in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie a few weeks ago courtesy of goal from Moussa Diaby and Amine Adli. The German outfit are in stunning form having not tasted defeat in their last nine outings across all competitions, while winning eight of those matches. Xabi Alonso’s side are heading into the Europa League clash on the back of a comprehensive 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the German top flight on Saturday. Adli, Diaby and Sardar Azmoun found the back of the net for the Eternal Bridesmaids to help them register their 13th top flight victory of the season. As of now, Leverkusen are sitting at the sixth spot in the Bundesliga standings, having collected 43 points from 27 games, just five adrift of the top four.
Union SG, on the other hand, thrashed their namesakes Union Berlin 3-0 in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, courtesy of goals from Teddy Teuma, Lazare Amani and Loic Lapoussin. Meanwhile, Karel Geraerts’ side are heading into the match on the back of a 1-1 draw away to Gent in the Belgian Pro League thanks to Amani’s first-minute opener. The result extended their unbeaten run to seven games across all competitions, while winning five of those outings. With 69 points to their name from 32 games, Union SG are currently occupying second spot in the Belgian top flight standings, just two adrift of leaders Genk.
Bayer Leverkusen probable lineups: Hradecky, Kossounou, Tah, Tapsoba, Frimpong, Andrich, Palacios, Bakker, Wirtz; Azmoun, Diaby
Union SG probable starting lineup: Moris, Kandouss, Burgess, Van Der Heyden, Nieuwkoop, Amani, Lynen, Teuma, Lapoussin, Adingra, Boniface
Bayer Leverkusen
| Opponents | Score |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 3-1 (W) |
| Schalke | 0-3 (W) |
| Bayern Munich | 3-1 (W) |
| Ferencvaros | 0-2 (W) |
| Wereder Bremen | 2-3 (W) |
Union SG
| Opponents | Score |
| Gent | 1-1 (D) |
| STVV | 2-1 (W) |
| Mechelen | 2-1 (W) |
| Union Berlin | 3-0 (W) |
| Genk | 1-2 (W) |
The Europa League match between Bayer Leverkusen and Union SG will take place at Bay Arena on Friday at 12:23 am IST.
| Bayer Leverkusen vs Union SG | Key Details |
| Date | April 13 (Germany) |
| Venue | Bay Arena |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 9:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in Belgium | 9:00 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Friday) |
Football fans in India can live stream through Jio TV and Sony Liv. Besides, those in Germany can catch the live action via RTL network, while fans in Belgium can watch the match on Tipik.
