In their opening Champions League Group A match on Wednesday night, European football powerhouses Bayern Munich and Manchester United will face off at the Allianz Arena. Collectively, they have won nine European titles. The last time these two teams met in a competitive match was nine years ago when Bayern triumphed 3-1 in a quarter-final second-leg encounter. Their most recent encounter in the group stage dates back to 2001.
Bayern Munich’s perfect start to the Bundesliga season ended with a 2-2 draw against Bayer Leverkusen after winning their first three matches. The game saw Harry Kane score his 300th club goal, but the lead was short-lived as Alex Grimaldo equalized. Leon Goretzka later put Bayern ahead in the 86th minute, seemingly sealing the win, but Leverkusen managed to secure a dramatic draw with an Exequiel Palacios penalty in stoppage time following a VAR review. Coach Thomas Tuchel, serving a touchline suspension, emphasized the need for more aggressiveness. Bayern has a strong record against Manchester United at home, and they aim to continue their remarkable 34-game unbeaten run in the Champions League group stage.
Man United manager Erik ten Hag aimed to boost spirits at Old Trafford after a tough week off the field but instead faced disappointment as his team suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion. Danny Welbeck opened the scoring for Brighton, with Pascal Gross and Joao Pedro adding to their tally in a comprehensive victory. This loss marked Man United’s third defeat in five Premier League games, a rare occurrence in their history. Ten Hag maintains that they are not in crisis and urges the team to stay on course. Upcoming challenges include an away match against Burnley and a daunting trip to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League, where they’ve struggled in recent encounters, apart from their memorable 1999 final win.
Probable lineups
Bayern Munich probable starting lineup: Ulreich, Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Davies, Laimer, Goretzka, Sane, Musiala, Gnabry, Kane
Manchester United probable starting lineup: Onana, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Reguilon, Casemiro, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Form Guide
Bayern Munich
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2-2 (D) |
| B. Monchengladbach | 2-1 (W) |
| Augsburg | 3-1 (W) |
| Werder Bremen | 4-0 (W) |
| RB Leipzig | 0-3 (L) |
Manchester United
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Brighton | 1-3 (L) |
| Arsenal | 1-3 (L) |
| Nottingham | 3-2 (W) |
| Tottenham | 0-2 (L) |
| Wolves | 1-0 (W) |
Head to Head
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Bayern Munich beat Manchester United | 1-0 |
| Bayern Munich beat Manchester United | 3-1 |
| Bayern Munich draw Manchester United | 1-1 |
| Manchester United beat Bayern Munich | 3-2 |
| Bayern Munich beat Manchester United | 2-1 |
Bayern Munich vs Manchester United Live Schedule and Fixture
The UEFA Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Manchester United will take place at Allianz Arena on Thursday at 12:30 am IST.
| Bayern Munich vs Manchester United | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 21 |
| Venue | Allianz Arena |
| Kickoff time in Germany | 9:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in United Kingdom | 8:00 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:30 am (Thursday) |
Where to watch Bayern Munich vs Manchester United?
Football fans in Germany can catch the live action via DAZN, DAZN1 while those in United Kingdom can watch the match live via discovery+ App, TNT Sports 2, BBC Radio 5 Live, discovery+, TalkSport Radio UK.
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