Bayer 04 Leverkusen hosts FC Schalke 04 in a crucial Bundesliga clash, as Xabi Alonso's men look to continue their surge towards European spots. Leverkusen has won three consecutive home matches, while Schalke aims to revive its season after a dismal start. The key matchup will be between Leverkusen's in-form striker Sardar Azmoun and Schalke's determined goalkeeper Ralf Fährmann.