Bayern Munich welcome Belgian champions Union Saint-Gilloise to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening in their next Champions League fixture.
The Bavarian giants remain 11 points clear at the summit of the Bundesliga and are on the brink of securing a top-eight finish in UCL.
Union SG sits in 30th place and is battling to reach the playoff positions for a top-24 finish.
Bayern Munich vs Union SG – Match preview and team news
- Date: Wednesday, 21st January.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich.
Bayern Munich team news
Bayern have received significant boosts ahead of this European encounter. Jamal Musiala made his long-awaited return from a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle sustained at last summer’s Club World Cup against PSG, featuring in Saturday’s commanding 5-1 victory over RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old German playmaker has now returned to full training and is available for selection.
Luis Díaz is back in contention after serving his Champions League suspension. However, the Bavarians continue to deal with notable absences. Konrad Laimer suffered a torn muscle in stoppage time during Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Cologne and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Josip Stanišić remains unavailable with an ankle ligament injury, and Sacha Boey is still recovering from illness. Nicolas Jackson will return at the end of the week following Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
Union SG team news
Union Saint-Gilloise’s Raul Florucz appears poised for a potential starting berth following his recovery from a calf problem, with midfielder Rob Schoofs also likely to rejoin the squad after sitting out Saturday’s clash against Mechelen due to sickness.
Their top marksman, Promise David, is set to spearhead the attack again, and the away supporters are pinning their hopes on the forward—who leads the club in goals across domestic and European fronts this season—to spark an upset.
Form
Bayern Munich
Bayern continued their attacking prowess with a stunning 5-1 comeback victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, with Harry Kane and company showcasing their ruthless finishing.
The Bavarian champions sit in third place in the Champions League table with 15 points from six matches, six points behind leaders Arsenal—the only team to beat Bayern in any competition this season, though Bayern now have an extra game in hand.
Union SG
Union are firmly positioned at the summit of the Belgian domestic league but find themselves battling for a top-24 finish in the Champions League. They are on a five-match unbeaten run in all competitions. They recently won against KV Mechelen (1-0) in their domestic league.
Predicted lineups
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane.
Union Saint-Gilloise: Scherpen; Mac Allister, Burgess, Sykes; Khalaili, Zorgane, Van de Perre, Niang; Florucs, Schoofs; David.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Union SG?
UK viewers can watch the Bayern Munich vs Union Saint-Gilloise Champions League match live on TNT Sports 7. The game streams simultaneously via Discovery+.
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