RB Leipzig can secure their Champions League spot with a win against Bayer Leverkusen on May 2, 2026. The match will take place at BayArena. Leverkusen is fighting to close the gap for a top-four finish in the Bundesliga.
Leipzig currently holds 62 points and has won their last five Bundesliga matches. They have also scored at least two goals in eight of their last ten games. In contrast, Leverkusen sits in sixth place with 55 points, just two points behind the Champions League spot.
Leverkusen has improved its form recently, winning three of their last four Bundesliga matches and scoring ten goals during that span. However, they have only managed one clean sheet in their last six league matches. Their last encounter saw Leverkusen defeat Leipzig 3-1 in December 2025.
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- Leipzig’s Yan Diomande has scored in three of his last four games.
- Leverkusen’s expected starting lineup includes Patrik Schick and Exequiel Palacios.
- Leipzig’s expected starting lineup features Romulo and Yan Diomande.
Ole Werner, Leipzig’s coach, noted that his team has hit form at the right time of the season. He emphasized their recent success as crucial for maintaining momentum heading into the final stretch of matches.
Despite their recent successes, observers caution that a loss for Leverkusen would not mathematically eliminate them from contention for a top-four finish. They have lost just one of their last eight Bundesliga games, winning four and drawing three.
The stakes are high as both teams aim for their respective goals. With only a few matches left in the season, every point counts as they push for European qualification.