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Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle preview: Prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League match on DAZN
Watch the Champions League on DAZN - US, CA & NZ
This week, UEFA Champions League action returns, with Bayer Leverkusen hosting Eddie Howe's Newcastle United at the BayArena on Wednesday in Matchday 6.
It promises to be a hugely intriguing match-up between the German giants and a Magpies side who have caught the eye in European football's premier competition this season.
Leverkusen began their Champions League campaign sluggishly but their last two games have hinted at their potential.
They won 1-0 at Jose Mourinho's Benfica in Matchday 4 and then claimed a stunning 2-0 victory at Manchester City a fortnight ago.
Newcastle, meanwhile, have impressed so far after winning three of their opening five games.
However, they will be looking to bounce back from a dramatic 2-1 defeat at Marseille in Matchday 5.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle
Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle kick-off date
Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle will take place at 8:00pm GMT on Wednesday, December 10 at the BayArena, i n the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3:00pm ET and 12:00pm PT, while it's a 9:00am kick-off on DAZN, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Wednesday, December 10
- Kick-off: 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT / 9:00am NZST (Thursday)
- Venue : BayArena
Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle - the key men
Aleix Garcia - Bayer Leverkusen
After numerous high-profile departures, the Spanish midfielder has emerged as one of the Bundesliga's finest central midfielders.
Having arrived from Girona FC in June 2024, García initially struggled to nail down a starting berth during his maiden campaign under former boss Xabi Alonso.
But under Kasper Hjulmand he has emerged from the shadows of the departed Granit Xhaka and Florian Wirtz to show his class – and recently make his first start for Spain.
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Anthony Gordon - Newcastle
The Liverpudlian has become a star for Newcastle and England, showing his class time and again on the highest stage.
Gordon, 24, has four Champions League goals to his name already this season and last week he bagged his maiden Premier League strike of the 2025-26 campaign in a 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
The former Everton winger is widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in English football.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle prediction
Both these sides have impressive pedigrees and both need a win to boost their hopes of finishing in the top eight and automatically qualifying for the round of 16.
Going to Germany and winning will not be easy, but Newcastle can do it.
With the likes of Gordon, Harvey Barnes and Germany international Nick Woltemade, the Magpies can nick this one.
Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 1-2 Newcastle
Full Champions League fixture list for Round 6
Tuesday, 9 December
- Kairat Almaty vs Olympiacos
- Bayern Munich vs Sporting CP
- Atalanta vs Chelsea
- Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt
- Inter vs Liverpool
- Monaco vs Galatasaray
- PSV Eindhoven vs Atletico Madrid
- Tottenham Hotspur vs Slavia Prague
- Union St. Gilloise vs Marseille
Wednesday, 10 December
- Qarabag FK vs Ajax
- Villareal vs FC København
- Athletic Club vs PSG
- Leverkusen vs Newcastle
- Benfica vs Napoli
- Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt
- Club Brugge vs Arsenal
- Juventus vs Pafos FC
- Real Madrid vs Man City
How to watch the Champions League in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch selected Champions League matches as part of their DAZN subscription package, in Spanish language.
For each match week, DAZN will have exclusive coverage of the top three pick games, including the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, and PSG, in Spanish. Click here to see which games are available on DAZN .
An annual subscription costs $19.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high-definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, offering differing selections of sports in each. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
