Bayer Leverkusen has advanced to the Champions League last 16 following a goalless draw against Olympiacos Piraeus. The result secured a 2-0 aggregate win for the German side in their knockout playoff.
Leverkusen, who won the first leg 2-0 in Greece, will now face either Bayern Munich or Arsenal in the next round. Goalkeeper Janis Blaswich stated, "We achieved our goal and that's the result that counts." The team maintained their strong defensive record, keeping a clean sheet at home for the fifth consecutive match across all competitions.
Despite facing late pressure and several close chances from Olympiacos, Leverkusen held on for the draw. Alex Grimaldo nearly extended Leverkusen's lead in the second half, rattling the crossbar with a shot.