How to Watch Flamengo U20 vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Stream Soccer Friendlies Live, TV Channel

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will lead Bayer Leverkusen for the first time in a friendly against Flamengo’s under-20s on Friday.

The Erik ten Hag era will unofficially get underway for Bayer Leverkusen on Friday when he takes charge of the team for the first time in a friendly against Flamengo’s under-20 team. The Factory XI have jetted out to Brazil for an 11-day pre-season tour, which has made them the first Bundesliga team in history to stage a summer tour in South American ahead of the new campaign. And Ten Hag will have a transformed squad available to him as he gets to work with the German giant, starting with a showdown against a youth group that has been extremely prolific in recent seasons.

How to Watch Flamengo U20 vs. Bayer Leverkusen Today

Game Date: July 18, 2025

Start Time: 1:30 p.m. ET

Game Venue: Estadio da Gavea

TV: ESPN Deportes

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While the prospect of facing a junior squad may seem like an easy task on paper, Flamengo’s under-20s just so happen to be one of the most capable youth teams in South America, if not the world.

The Rubro-Negro’s academy outfit has won the U20 Copa Libertadores the last two years running and also clinched the U20 Intercontinental Cup in 2024.

A host of talents currently thriving in Flamengo’s first team cut their teeth in the club’s academy, and Leverkusen can have no complaints about the setting when they take to the Estadio da Gavea:

That backdrop 🤯🇧🇷 #esquentaB04 pic.twitter.com/BTiyPuOwsj

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) July 15, 2025

Speaking of squads, Ten Hag’s will look a lot different from the one that finished for Leverkusen last season, most notably due to the absence of Florian Wirtz.

The German playmaker recently joined Liverpool in a deal worth $156 million, while Jeremie Frimpong also headed to Anfield in a separate $50 million transfer.

Leverkusen has acquired some new recruits of its own, however, with defender Jarell Quansah moving in the opposite direction from Liverpool.

United States midfielder Malik Tillman has also joined from PSV Eindhoven and could make his debut Friday, while Ibrahim Maza and goalkeeper Mark Flekken are among the other highlights.

What Time Is The Soccer Friendly Between Flamengo U20 and Bayer Leverkusen?

The Flamengo U20 and Bayer Leverkusen game will take place on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some scintillating soccer action.

What Channel Is The Flamengo U20 and Bayer Leverkusen Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in the United States can tune into ESPN Deportes to see the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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