Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich live score: UEFA Champions League result, updates, statistics of the clash in the heavyweight UCL competition stage

Barcelona host Bayern Munich in the latest blockbuster clash of the first phase of the UEFA Champions League competition.

While many of these matches have failed to live up to expectations in the first few matchweeks, Real Madrid came from 2-0 down to claim a scintillating 5-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Now their two biggest domestic rivals take center stage. Barca and Bayern each sit at the top of their respective rankings and their respective new eras under Hansi Flick and Vincent Kompany will be put to the test tonight.

The Sporting News will follow the match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich live and provide live updates and commentary

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Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
Referee: Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)

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Predicted lineups:

Barcelona (4-3-3, from right to left): Pena (GK) — Konde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde — Casado, Pedri, Olmo — Raphinha, Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies — Kimmich, Palhinha — Sane, Olise, Gnabry — Kane

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1 hour and 40 minutes before kick-off: This is certainly a game that should live up to its expectations, with the teams of Flick and Kompany each committed to playing in the foreground with high defensive lines. They have scored a combined 47 goals in the Bundesliga and La Liga this season. However, Barca and Bayern both had bloody noses in the first week against Monaco and Aston Villa before responding with wins last time out.

2 hours before kick-off. Hello and welcome to The Sporting News’ live coverage of Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Their bitter rivals Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund served up an instant classic last night. What do these two have?

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Bayern are keen to welcome a return Jamal Musiala for this one. The attacking midfield talent is back in training and targeting this huge clash ahead of his return from a hip injury.

The German side will certainly be without Aleksandar Pavlovic after breaking his collarbone in the early stages of Bayern’s 4-0 win over Stuttgart. Joao Palhinha is his likely replacement in Vincent Kompany’s team.

Konrad Laimer could come in as a right back Joshua Kimmich will remain in the engine room as Bayern look to nullify the passing threats of Pedri and others in Barcelona’s midfield.

Bayern does have some problems at fullback Josip Stanisic And Sacha Boey both injured. Rafael Guerreiro is a possible solution for Kompany on the right side of his back four, with Alfonso Davies on his favored left flank.

Bayern Munich predicted line-up (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies — Kimmich, Palhinha — Sane, Olise, Gnabry — Kane

Injured: Pavlovic, Boey, Stanisic, Musiala (doubt)
Suspended: No

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