Bayer Leverkusen closed out the UEFA Champions League league stage with a 2–0 victory over Sparta Praha at the BayArena on Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Kickoff was at 20:00 UTC on Matchday 8 of the competition. The result gave Xabi Alonso’s side a winning finish to the opening phase of the 2025 tournament, while Sparta Praha ended their campaign without a point on the road in the league stage.

For Leverkusen, the win secured a vital three points as they aimed for a top-eight finish that woul...