Benfica manager José Mourinho’s only previous meetings with Bayer Leverkusen came in the semi-finals of the 2022-23 UEFA Europa League, where his Roma side eliminated them 1-0 on aggregate to reach the final. Mourinho’s side kept a clean sheet in both legs against a Xabi Alonso-led Leverkusen, winning 1-0 at home and drawing 0-0 in Germany.

After a painful 2-7 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in their last Champions League outing, Bayer Leverkusen remain on two points and are still searching for their first win in this year’s edition of

Paris Saint-Germain showcased first-half brilliance with 4-1 lead, eventually sealing a 7-2 win against Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter on1

Leverkusen appeared to have turned over a new leaf… but then the competition's reigning champions came to town and carved them apart

Liverpool vs. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain vs. Barcelona highlight a blockbuster night of Champions League football.

Given the state of play for both, the referee appointment and the red-card-heavy start to the season for both teams, the 11/2 for a red looks massive. And, while it probably won't land, 80/1 for both teams to be red carded has to be chanced - it did land in Leverkusen's last UCL game.