Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Feyenoord
Match Time & Date:
19/09/2024
12:45 PM
Prediction: 2-2
Bayer Leverkusen
There will be fireworks when Feyenoord and Bayer Leverkusen square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Champions League game. Feyenoord have yet to find their best form in the new Eredivisie campaign, but they are surely capable of matching Leverkusen in front of their loyal fans at De Kuip. The good news for the hosts is that Algeria midfielder Ramiz Zerrouki is back from suspension.
The BayArena outfit, on the other hand, faced no difficulties in a 4-1 win over Hoffenheim. As Xabi Alonso’s men are likely to stick to their attacking style of play, we believe that there is a big value in betting on both teams to score. In their last meeting in Rotterdam, the two sides played out a 2-2 draw, which surely goes in favour of our earlier prediction. Xabi Alonso should have a full squad to choose from for the Champions League opener.
Highlighted Player (Alex Grimaldo):
Alex Grimaldo is a Spanish footballer who plays for Portuguese side Benfica as a left back. Born in Valencia on September 20, 1995, Grimaldo started his youth career at his hometown club FC Valencia, but in 2008 Barcelona scouts brought him to Camp Nou.
The 171-cm-tall footballer scored six goals in 92 appearances for Barca B before joining Primeira Liga club Benfica in the winter of 2015. Alex Grimaldo made his debut with the Eagles on January 26, 2016 in a 6-1 win at Moreirense in the Taca da Liga. Speaking of his Primeira Liga debut, Grimaldo played his first league game for Benfica on February 29, 2016 in a 2-0 win over Uniao Leiria.
The Benfica defender has two caps for Spain U21 team, but he has yet to make his debut with the senior team. His main position is left-back, but he is capable of producing fine performances as a left winger as well.
Highlighted Team (Feyenoord):
Back in 1908 football club Wilhemina was founded in the pub De Vereeniging and they played their home games in blue-sleeved red shirts and white shorts. The club’s name was changed to Hillesluise in 1909 and soon they became RVV Celeritas.
Finally, in 1912 the club got a name SC Feijenoord. Feyenoord won their first Eredivisie trophy in 1924 and 75 years later they clinched their 14th domestic trophy, finishing the season 15 points clear of second-placed Willem II. De Trots van Zuid play their home games at De Kuip and the capacity of the venue is 51 117.
The club’s fiercest rivals are Ajax and the two teams face each other in der Klassieker. The likes of Craig Bellamy, Gerrard Fox, Wouter Bos and Raemon Sluiter are notable supporters of the club. It is well known that football legends Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit and Peter Houtman all played for Feyenoord in the past. De Trots van Zuid play their home games in red-white shirts and black shorts.
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