DFB-Pokal Quarter-Finals：Bayer Leverkusen Strong promotion？

Leverkusen

Stuttgart

Match Stats

Observers eagerly await Bayer Leverkusen's strategy in Tuesday's Pokal clash with Stuttgart. Alonso's team aims to maintain their season-long unbeaten streak, now at 29 games after a 2-0 victory over Darmstadt. With Nathan Tella's impressive brace, they hold a two-point lead in the Bundesliga, facing a crucial match against Thomas Tuchel's team on February 10. This pivotal week could see them exit the domestic cup and potentially lose their slim Bundesliga advantage, adding intrigue to how Alonso manages the situation.

Stuttgart heads to Leverkusen with momentum from back-to-back Bundesliga victories, breaking a streak of three losses in four league matches. Sebastian Hoeness's team aims to carry the confidence gained from their recent away win at Freiburg into the clash with the unbeaten hosts. Unlike Bayer, Stuttgart has won more than one Pokal title, with their last triumph dating back to 1997. Seeking a return to the podium after 11 years, they hope to outperform Leverkusen, who were runners-up in 2020.