Sept 27 V7N- Young German stars Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz will headline Saturday’s early Bundesliga title clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena. Both 21-year-olds have impressed for Germany and will now face off in a match that could set the tone for the title race.

Bayern, undefeated so far this season, lead the table by three points over second-placed Leverkusen, who triumphed 3-0 in last season’s reverse fixture. Both teams are looking to maintain their momentum early in the season.

Musiala, part of Bayern’s high-powered attack alongside Harry Kane and Serge Gnabry, has tallied three goals and one assist in four league matches this season. Wirtz, Leverkusen’s creative engine, has been equally impressive, with four goals and an assist in the same span, plus a brace on his Champions League debut.

Leverkusen captain Lukas Hradecky praised Wirtz's relentless work ethic, emphasizing the team’s ambitions to stay in the title race. The futures of both Musiala and Wirtz remain a point of speculation, with both players reportedly drawing interest from top European clubs.

Bayer Leverkusen’s midfield leader Granit Xhaka, known for his calming presence, will be crucial in managing the pressure of this high-stakes match. The 31-year-old, who has matured significantly, is confident in his team’s ability to handle the expectations that come with being Bundesliga champions.

Key Stats:

37: Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 37 Friday night games.

16: Bayern have avoided defeat in their last 16 matches as league leaders.

1989: Leverkusen last kept a clean sheet in Munich 35 years ago, in a 1-0 win.

Bundesliga Fixtures:

Friday: Borussia Dortmund v Bochum (1830 GMT)

Saturday: Mainz v Heidenheim, Wolfsburg v Stuttgart, Freiburg v St Pauli, RB Leipzig v Augsburg, Borussia Moenchengladbach v Union Berlin, Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen (1630 GMT)

Sunday: Holstein Kiel v Eintracht Frankfurt, Hoffenheim v Werder Bremen (1730 GMT).

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