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The much-anticipated clash between Xabi Alonso’s Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Paulo Fonseca’s AC Milan is just over an hour away.

Leverkusen’s coach, Alonso, aims to make a strong impression following a lackluster showing against the German record-holders, FC Bayern München, last Saturday night.

To this end, Alonso has made two adjustments to his starting lineup, bringing in the attack-minded Aleix Garcia to replace defensive midfield anchor Robert Andrich.