Bayer Leverkusen has reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0 LEVERKUSEN, Germany -- Bayer Leverkusen reached the German Cup semifinals for the third straight season after beating St. Pauli 3-0 on Tuesday.

Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga after a 6-1 Champions League victory. Both teams contend with injuries and aim to solidify their standings.

Bundesliga matchday 25 began with Bayern Munich comfortably beating Borussia Mönchengladbach on Friday evening.Saturday afternoon saw Freiburg host Bayer Leverkusen, Wolfsburg face Hamburg, VfB

The first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 between Real Madrid and Manchester City is by far the most-awaited clash of the week. The team coached by Alvaro Arbeloa will host Pep Guardiola's men at the Bernabeu for what has become a classic tie over the past few editions of the European tournament.

Arsenal were staring at a first defeat of this season's Champions League at Bayer Leverkusen until a late penalty.