Bayer, Sociedad fight to keep dreams alive

LEVERKUSEN — Bayer Leverkusen host Real Sociedad in the Uefa Champions League today with both sides aware that they are putting their dreams of reaching the knock-out phase on the line.

“On Wednesday, we have a difficult game in the Champions League, we don’t need to talk about how important that is,” said Leverkusen’s coach, the former Liverpool defender Sami Hyypia.

Leverkusen lost 4-2 to Manchester United at Old Trafford in their opening Group A match a fortnight ago, while Real lost their opener 2-0 at home against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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