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Bayern Munich take on world champions Chelsea tonight hoping to make a positive start to their Champions League campaign.
The Bundesliga leaders are among the favourites to win the European crown having not lifted the trophy for six years but won’t find it easy against a Chelsea side that continue to impress under Enzo Maresca.
Bayern hammered Hamburg 5-0 at the weekend while Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw at Brentford.
Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.
