Group A leaders and already-qualified Bayern Munich will welcome Copenhagen to the Allianz Arena for matchday three of the Champions League clash on Wednesday, with kickoff slated for 10:00 GMT.
Key Highlights
Bayern Munich’s 100% Record in the Champions League
Bayern Munich have won all four matches they have played in Group A. The 100% record has seen them score 11 goals and concede six in the process. They have collected 12 points, have already qualified, and topped the group with two matches to spare.
Thomas Tuchel’s side will go into the clash against Copenhagen, looking to keep going their 100% record in the group. However, given the Bundesliga action, the manager might rotate his team to give some of his senior players a rest.
However, Bayern are expected to put out a strong 11 to entertain Copenhagen on Wednesday, focusing on winning the match and getting the three points.
Domestically, Bayern Munich remain unbeaten after 12 matches. They have won ten and drawn twice. They have picked up 32 points and are second on the table, two points behind Leverkusen with 34 points.
They warmed up for the match against Copenhagen with a 0-1 win away to Koln. The win kept their unbeaten run going and ensured that they remained two points behind the in-form Leverkusen,
Copenhagen’s Route to the Champions League Knockout Stages
Copenhagen have won once, drawn once, and lost twice in the four outings they have had in Group A.
The four points they have collected place them second on the table on goal difference, even though they are level on points with Galatasaray.
Bet hereThey are also a point ahead of bottom club Manchester United. They will need to get something out of the clash against Bayern Munich on Tuesday if they are to bolster their chances of making it out of Group A and into the knockout stages.
The three teams behind Bayern Munich all have a chance of making it into the knockouts heading into the penultimate match.
A win for Copenhagen will be a major coup and a shock result in the group. They will look to be compact in their approach to frustrate Bayern Munich and look to attack on the counter.
Injury Report
Bayern Munich
Thomas Tuchel will be without attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala; the 20-year-old is nursing a hamstring injury he suffered on November 9th, 2023.
Bayern Munich will also miss the services of center-back Tarek Buchmann ahead of the home match against Copenhagen; the 18-year-old has been sidelined with a torn muscle bundle since November 2, 2023.
Center-back Matthis de Ligt has been suffering an inner knee ligament tear since November 2nd, 2023. The Dutchman will miss the clash with Copenhagen on Wednesday. Bayern will also miss Tom Hulsmann, with the 19-year-old goalkeeper nursing a hamstring injury that has kept him out since September 17th, 2023.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen will miss three key players in their trip to the Allianz Arena to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Center-back Davit Khocholava is nursing a knee problem that is likely to keep him out of the squad to face Bayern on Wednesday. The 30-year-old has been out since November 3rd.
Copenhagen will also be without William Clem (broken foot) and Burger Meling (muscle fiver tear)
Possible Lineups
Bayern Munich
M. Neuer; N. Mazraoui, M. KIM,. D. Upamecano, K. Laimer; L. Goretzka, J. Kimmich; L. Sane, E. Choupo-Moting, K. Coman; H. Kane
Copenhagen
K. Grabara; E. Jelert, N. Boilesen, K. Diks, P. Ankersen; V. Claesson, R. Falk, L. Lerager; E. Achouri, O. Oskarsson, M. Elyounoussi
Prediction
Bayern Munich will win the home match and make it five consecutive wins in Group A.
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