Lech Poznań will host Bayer Leverkusen in their second UEFA Europa League group stage match. The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 15th, at the Stadion Miejski with an 18:45 kick-off.
The Polish side heads into the encounter on the back of a strong league performance. Lech defeated Śląsk Wrocław 4-1 away in their last match, a result that keeps them second in the Ekstraklasa table with 22 points. That victory halted a run of two defeats in friendly and European fixtures. Their recent league form is impressive, with four wins in their last five matches. Lech's attack has been potent, scoring 21 goals, with Afshin Sayyadmanesh leading the scorers with five.
Their opponent will be German side Bayer Leverkusen, who are also performing strongly in the Bundesliga. Leverkusen drew with FSV Mainz 05 in their last outing. The Lech Poznań manager will need to find a way to contain the visitors' attack, spearheaded by Schick. In a European context, Lech have scored a goal inside the final 15 minutes of their last two matches, showing a willingness to fight until the very end.
In the league context, Lech has had a successful start to the season, with a record of seven wins, one draw, and one loss.
Following the Leverkusen match, Lech quickly returns to domestic duties. The current fixtures schedule shows a busy period ahead for the team.
Lech Poznań's Europa League match against Bayer Leverkusen will be televised, the club announced. The game can be watched on TV6, Polsat Sport 1, and Polsat Sport Premium 1. An online stream will be available via Polsat Box Go. Lech, who are second in the Ekstraklasa, lost their first group match 0:4 to Crystal Palace. Manager John van den Brom said, "It's a key moment to show character."
