Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: Bayern Munich look to dash Barcelona’s hopes of qualification when they welcome the Blaugrana side in the UCL on Wednesday.
Match Details:
Teams: Bayern Munich vs Barcelona
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
Date: Thursday 9th December, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
Preview
Bayern Munich continued on their merry way on MD 5 when they beat Dynamo Kyiv 2-1 away to make it 5 wins in the group stage.
Lewandowski and Coman scored the goals for the Bavarian side while Harmash pulled one back for Kyiv.
This win kept Bayern at the top of Group E with 15 points and aim to complete the 6 out of 6 wins against Barcelona tonight.
If Bayern Munich win tonight and Benfica beat Kyiv in their final match, Barcelona will crash out of the UCL and move to the UEL for the remainder of the season.
On the other hand, Barcelona’s hopes of qualification were dashed on MD 5 with a goalless draw at home to Benfica.
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Barcelona have it all to do as mentioned above here against a side that has had the better of them on most occasions in recent seasons.
The inevitable could finally take place seeing the current form of the Barcelona side. Hence, they need to be on their toes to hold the ruthless Bayern side at bay.
The Catalan side is 2nd in the table with 7 points from 5 matches but their qualification hopes hang by a thread.
Both sides last met on MD 1 in Barcelona, where Bayern Munich romped to a 3-0 away win as Lewandowski scored twice.
Form Guide
Bayern Munich: WLWWW
Barcelona: DWDWL
Barcelona can book their place in the #UCL last 16 with a win at Bayern Munich.
President Joan Laporta has no doubt it will happen. pic.twitter.com/AjDaogaD1n
— GOAL (@goal) November 26, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich
Barcelona 0-1 Real Betis
Only 7️⃣ teams have managed to win all of their Champions League group stage games in the history of the competition. 🙌
Liverpool, Ajax, and Bayern Munich have the chance to do so this campaign. 🧐#ChampionsLeague #UCL #FCB #RealMadrid pic.twitter.com/9H9OLeZhL9
— Sportskeeda Football (@skworldfootball) December 7, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Bayern Munich vs Barcelona in India?
The match can be live streamed on Sony LIV App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on the Sony TEN 2.
Team News
Sarr, Stanisic, Goretzka, Sabitzer, Cuisance and Gnabry miss out through injuries. Kimmich and Choupo-Moting remain in isolation due to Covid.
For the visitors; Fati, Braithwaite, Wague, Pedri, Roberto continues their spell on the side-lines.
Bayern Munich possible 11:
Neuer, Pavard, Süle, Nianzou, Richards, Roca, Tolisso, Sané, Müller, Coman and Lewandowski
Barcelona possible 11:
Ter Stegan, Alba, Piqué, Araujo, Dest, de Jong, Busquets, Gonzalez, Gavira, Depay and Dembele
Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-1 Barcelona
Bayern look head and shoulders above their counterparts. With the home support and supreme form, we see them winning this one comfortably.
Barcelona has a lot on their plate and their leaky defence could be exposed big time tonight given the form of Lewandowski, Sane and Müller.
A long night awaits Xavi and Co as we see them bid adieu to the Champions League 2021-22.
Players to watch out for: Lewandowski, Coman, de Jong and Dembele.
