Bayern Munich vs. Man United is one of the most notable matches in the opening match of this season’s Champions League group stage.
Bayern Munich and Manchester United are in Group H of this season’s Champions League along with Galatasaray and Copenhagen. Obviously, the Bundesliga champion is rated superior and has the highest ability to advance in this group.
Although not yet at their best form, the “Gray Tigers” are still unbeaten in the Bundesliga with 3 wins and 1 draw, ranking 2nd. In the most recent round, Bayern dropped an unfortunate victory against Leverkusen when they let their opponents equalize at the last minute.
Bayern Munich’s attack is playing very impressively after bringing in striker Harry Kane from Tottenham. 11 goals in 4 matches in the Bundesliga is a remarkable performance. That’s why the matches of the “Gray Tigers” always have many goals, with 5/7 recent matches having more than 3 goals.
Confrontation history is completely tilted towards the Bundesliga representative with the last 5 unbeaten matches against Man United. Therefore, 3 points is a task within reach for Thomas Tuchel and his team in this confrontation.
On the other side of the front line, difficulties are surrounding Man United both on and off the field. The 1-3 defeat to Brighton in round 5 of the Premier League caused chaos in the “Red Devils” dressing room.
So far, the Old Trafford team has only won 2 victories after the opening 5 rounds of the Premier League. So having to exert effort in the Champions League right now is a difficult challenge for Erik ten Hag’s army.
While the attack still lacks sharpness, Man United’s defense is also much weaker. They have only scored 6 goals and conceded 10 times after the first 5 rounds in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer remains sidelined after breaking his leg in a skiing accident last December. Sven Ulreich will continue to start, while Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Jamal Musiala are fit enough to play from the start.
Man United’s defense has been devastated by injuries to Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia. Meanwhile, in the attack, Antony and Jadon Sancho do not know their return date due to different reasons.
Man United’s new recruits this summer, Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat, are also injured and leave the possibility of playing.
Bayern Munich: Ulreich, Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim Min-Jae, Davies, Kimmich, Goretzka, Sane, Musiala, Gnabry, Harry Kane.
Man United: Onana, Dalot, Lindelof, Martinez, Reguilon, Eriksen, Casemiro, Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund.