Bayern Munich head to the Netherlands for their final UEFA Champions League league phase clash against PSV Eindhoven this Wednesday night, aiming to recover from their first Bundesliga stumble of the campaign.
Even with qualification locked in for the Champions League Round of 16, Bayern still have their sights on a top two finish, which guarantees the second leg of their last-16 tie would be played at home.
The Bavarians’ unbeaten Bundesliga streak was shockingly broken by defeat to Augsburg, yet their broader performance remains outstanding.
They’ve set a Bundesliga record for the strongest first-half season, amassing 50 points and a +57 goal differential through 18 games. In the Champions League, their sole loss came against Arsenal, leaving them second with 18 points.
Bayern Munich team news
Manager Vincent Kompany grapples with numerous fitness issues for the midweek outing. Kim Min-jae sits out due to yellow card accumulation, Raphaël Guerreiro misses out with a calf issue, Dayot Upamecano looks shaky from illness, and Serge Gnabry’s availability hangs in the balance after an infection. Konrad Laimer continues to recover from a calf problem, joined on the sidelines by Josip Stanišić, who is nursing an ankle knock.
Tom Bischof could earn a nod at right-back, or Kompany might opt for veteran cover with Joshua Kimmich filling in.
Harry Kane, who has scored seven goals in the Champions League this season, will be aiming to improve that record if selected. Kompany will determine whether to rest the England captain for tonight’s tie. Elswhere, Lennart Karl or Jamal Musiala could slot into the advanced midfield spot should Gnabry stay sidelined.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer; Bischof, Ito, Tah, Davies; Pavlovic, Kimmich; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 28th January.
How to watch PSV Eindhoven vs Bayern Munich?
UK fans can catch PSV Eindhoven vs Bayern Munich live via discovery+, offering full UEFA Champions League league phase streaming through TNT Sports.
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