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Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen

1. FC Köln host Bayer Leverkusen in a Bundesliga tie sharpened by local rivalry and neighbouring cities on Sunday afternoon in the Müngersdorf Stadion at 15: 30 CET.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 1:15 PM
Confirmed lineups: 1. FC Köln vs Bayer Leverkusen
Key Things to Know
  • 1. FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed their starting lineups for their Bundesliga derby clash.
  • Mikey Moore returns to Köln's starting eleven in a 3-5-2 system under Rene Wagner.
  • Bayer Leverkusen feature young star Ibrahim Maza in a 4-2-3-1 setup led by striker Patrik Schick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

1. FC Köln host local rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga at the Müngersdorf Stadion, with both sides confirming their starting lineups. Köln enter the match seeking to protect an unbeaten home run across five matches this season in all competitions. Meanwhile, Leverkusen look to bounce back after losing three of their last four fixtures, including a midweek Europa League defeat to Marseille.

Köln manager Rene Wagner has selected a 3-5-2 formation featuring the return of Mikey Moore alongside Marvin Schwäbe and Marius Bülter. Bayer Leverkusen lineup in a 4-2-3-1 setup under which young attacker Ibrahim Maza starts supporting striker Patrik Schick, with Mark Flekken in goal.

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