Buoyant Leverkusen ready for Bayern battle


Bayern Munich's Medhi Benatia poses during a photo call in Munich, Germany, July 16, 2015. Picture taken on July 16, 2015. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayer Leverkusen are brimming with confidence ahead of Saturday's big Bundesliga clash against champions Bayern Munich, having secured a Champions League group stage spot on Wednesday and guaranteed a 20 million euro windfall from that qualification.

But it is not just the European success that is giving fans hope of a win against the mighty Bavarians but also their playing style.

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