Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen Set for UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg

Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen face off in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 second leg, with the first leg ending 1-1. The match is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta highlighted the team's preparation, while Leverkusen striker Kai Havertz scored the equalizer in the first leg. Arsenal will miss Jurrien Timber due to injury, with other players like Martin Odegaard and Mikel Merino also sidelined. Leandro Trossard may return for Arsenal after recovering from injury.