Champions League action returns as reigning Bundesliga champion Bayer Leverkusen play host to AC Milan at the BayArena. The Rossoneri is coming off a 3–0 victory over Lecce in Serie A, Paulo Fonseca's third win across all competitions as the new Milan boss.

Milan have won the European Cup/Champions League on seven occasions, and Alonso - who was part of the Liverpool side that famously overcame the Rossoneri on penalties in the 2005 final - says it is an honour to go up against one of the continent's great clubs.

Bayer Leverkusen captured the imagination of football fans all around the globe with their remarkable 2023/24 season, nearly going unbeaten only to lose the Europa League final in Dublin. AC Milan are never to be discounted given their European history as the new season continues to shape up. Here is everything you need to know about the game.

Milan coach Paulo Fonseca admitted that he was slightly frustrated by Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and his comments about the Rossoneri during the Champions League press conferences ahead of the

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has praised red-hot AC Milan star Christian Pulisic ahead of Tuesday's Champions League meeting.