Bayern Munich host Belgian title holders Union Saint-Gilloise at the Allianz Arena this Wednesday for their latest Champions League clash.
Die Roten hold an 11-point lead atop the Bundesliga table and are close to locking in a top-eight spot in the UCL standings. Meanwhile, Union SG occupies 30th position, fighting to clinch a playoff berth within the top 24.
Bayern kept up their goal-scoring dominance with a thrilling 5-1 turnaround win away to RB Leipzig on Saturday, as Harry Kane and his teammates displayed clinical precision up front.
The Munich side currently ranks third in the Champions League with 15 points from six outings, trailing leaders Arsenal by six points—the only side to defeat Bayern across all tournaments this term, although the Germans now enjoy a game in hand.
Bayern Munich team news
Bayern benefits from key returns. Jamal Musiala marked his eagerly awaited comeback by appearing in Saturday’s emphatic 5-1 Leipzig triumph The 22-year-old Germany international has completed full training and stands ready for selection.
Luis Diaz returns to the fold post his Champions League ban. That said, several important players remain sidelined for the hosts. Konrad Laimer picked up a muscle tear in the added time of Wednesday’s 3-1 victory against Cologne and faces weeks on the sidelines.
Josip Stanišić continues his absence due to an ankle ligament issue, while Sacha Boey battles an ongoing illness. Nicolas Jackson is slated to rejoin the group by week’s end after Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations success.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Upamecano, Tah, Guerreiro; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday, 21st January.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs Union SG?
Fans in the UK can catch the action live on TNT Sports 7, with streaming available concurrently on Discovery+.
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