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| FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich | October 23, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| FC Barcelona odds | 2.32 |
| Bayern Munich odds | 2.65 |
| Draw | 4.06 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 1.3/2.98 |
Barcelona meets Bayern once again, but this time there is a plot twist: Former Bayern manager Hansi Flick now heads the Catalan side. Flick was at the forefront when the Bavarians humiliated Barcelona with a crushing 8-2 defeat, a result that remains one of the darkest moments in the club’s history.
Fortunately for Barcelona fans, Flick’s proven winning formula seems to be working there as well. In spite of all the injuries, the Catalans are first in La Liga, cruising through the league with impressive consistency. The Blaugrana recently demolished Sevilla (5-1), with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Pablo Torre.
Dani Olmo has been cleared medically to return to action; however, he remained on the bench and did not feature in the recent fixture.
On a brighter note, Gavi made his return after being sidelined with an injury for more than a year. Shortly after Pedri was substituted, Gavi assumed the captaincy, and his presence was evidently missed by the fans, as reflected in their enthusiastic reactions.
This is a crucial week for Hansi Flick’s Barcelona, as El Clasico is looming on the weekend. Failing to win against either Bayern or Real Madrid could dramatically derail Barcelona’s season. The stakes are exceptionally high and there is no room for mistakes.
| Recent Form | WLWWW |
| Key Player to Watch | Lamine Yamal |
| Team Strengths | Fast-paced attacks through the wings and centre, aggressive offside trap. |
| Team Weaknesses | Dangerous offside trap, a lack of solid rest defence, and a midfield that gets easily overwhelmed. |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Ter Stegen, Ronald Araújo, Andreas Christensen, Gavi (doubtful), Marc Bernal, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres |
Like Barcelona, Bayern Munich’s managerial appointment stirred debate among fans, as Vincent Kompany took over from Thomas Tuchel. This is the first elite club the Belgian legend has ever managed and there were doubts due to Kompany’s previous struggles at Burnley, which saw the club relegated from the Premier League.
Surprisingly enough, Kompany’s Bayern and Hansi Flick’s Barca play similar styles of football. Both prefer to set up a risky highline instead of relying on a solid rest defence.
Bayern are soaring through the Bundesliga, recently delivering a commanding 4-0 victory over Stuttgart at home. Bayern thrashed Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in the opening round of the Champions League but then suffered a surprising 0-1 defeat to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa.
| Recent Form | WDLDW |
| Key Player to Watch | Harry Kane |
| Team Strengths | Solid individuals in the wings, athletically well-trained, solid high-line, efficient forwards in the final third. |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of rest defence, lack of coverage behind the full-backs. |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Hikori Ito, Tarek Buchmann, Josip Stanisić, Sacha Boey, Aleksandr Pavlović, Jamal Musiala |
FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have met on numerous occasions, with atotal of 15 encounters. Bayern have dominated these clashes, winning eleven times. Barcelona only tasted victory twice while there were also two draws.
The recent history between the two sides has been particularly painful for Barcelona fans. The infamous 8-2 defeat at the hands of Bayern in 2020 remains a defining moment of trauma for the Catalan club.
Barcelona also met Bayern again two seasons ago when Xavi Hernández was hailed as the saviour, but the Bavarians once again proved too strong, securing 3-0 and 2-0 victories.
Barcelona’s last major victory against Bayern was in 2015, a 3-0 win highlighted by Messi’s brilliant dribble that left Bayern defender Jerome Boateng on the ground.
Bet hereI expected to dedicate this section to Ansu Fati or Gavi. Ansu finally featured against Sevilla but failed to keep up with the team’s tempo. There are various reasons for this, but it’s clear he lacks the sharpness to start in such high-level games.
This leaves me with the obvious choice: Lamine Yamal. He was spectacular against Sevilla once again and there’s no doubt that Kompany will look to build a plan to contain Yamal.
Bayern’s obvious choice would have been Jamal Musiala, but he is out with an injury. Thomas Müller or Serge Gnabry could be other options, but it is indisputable that Harry Kane remains the most dangerous player for any opponent. The Englishman has already scored eight goals in seven appearances. If there’s anyone Barcelona’s defence should be cautious of, it’s Kane.
The consensus among pundits is that both teams play a similar style of football. Both teams commit to high-pressing, and most pundits consider Hansi Flick’s Barcelona “a typical German team”.
There’s no doubt that we will witness some goals on Wednesday night, but there are questions about Barcelona’s mental resilience.
In recent seasons, the Catalans have crumbled on the defensive end in the Champions League. These defensive frailties could hinder them once again, especially as Barcelona was defeated by AS Monaco earlier this season.
Robert Lewandowski failed to make an impact last year, but he has been on fire in recent weeks in La Liga. This is also the opportunity for the Pole to show that he is a reliable leader when there are fewer opportunities to score.
The two teams are known for taking risks due to their high-reward approach with an aggressive high-pressing scheme. This tactic means that both goalkeepers will be tested on Wednesday night.
However, it must be mentioned that Iñaki Peña worries Barca fans far more than Manuel Neuer does on the opponent’s side. Peña has replaced the injured Marc-André Ter Stegen, but his repetitive mistakes disappointed Barcelona fans who previously believed they would be better off without Ter Stegen.
Betting odds also confirm that this match could go either way. Both teams will relentlessly continue to attack and sprint from goal to goal.
It’s difficult to foresee who will be the eventual winner, considering that Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano has often been prone to unexplainable mistakes. On the other hand, players like Marc Casadó are new to the Champions League, and they might crack under pressure.
The home advantage matters a lot in this highly anticipated clash. As this match will take place in Barcelona, it’s no surprise that I chose a Catalan to open the scoring.
Lamine Yamal has been an unstoppable force this season. He constantly finds the net or sets up his teammates, making him a prime candidate to make an early impact.
Bayern’s defensive concerns are further exacerbated by the potential return of Raphinha to the starting lineup, which would double the visitors’ threat on the wings. The hosts will only be more motivated considering the club hasn’t won in almost a decade against the Bavarians.
The main question is whether Dani Olmo will start. Although it seems unlikely after he was benched against Sevilla, his history of scoring against Bayern during his time at RB Leipzig would make him an invaluable asset.
But even without Olmo, Yamal will continue his stellar form and is most likely to be the first one to end up on the scoresheet.
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