In a tightly contested UEFA Champions League playoff match, Bayer 04 Leverkusen outmuscled PAE Olympiakos SFP 2-0. Kai Havertz capitalized on a first-half mistake, slotting home the opener. Later, Florian Wirtz sealed the win with a stunning free-kick, sending Leverkusen through to the Champions League group stages at Olympiakos' expense.