Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Arsenal FC clash in their UEFA Champions League opener, with both teams aiming to start their campaign on a high note. Leverkusen, under the guidance of Xabi Alonso's compatriot, will likely employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, pitting their talented winger, Moussa Diaby, against Arsenal's right-back, Ben White. The Gunners, meanwhile, will rely on their attacking trio of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, and Eddie Nketiah to break down the Leverkusen defense. With both teams in decent form, this match promises to be an exciting encounter. A win for either side would be a significant statement of intent, and given the talent on display, a 2-2 draw is a plausible outcome, but I boldly predict a narrow 2-1 win for Arsenal, as their attacking flair might just edge out Leverkusen's defensive solidity.

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