Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Preview-Team News-Predictions-Lineups

Bayern Munich faces Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou in a crucial Champions League group-stage match. Both teams are aiming to secure valuable points as they battle in this high-stakes fixture.

Team News:

• Barcelona: Barcelona will be without key players like Marc-André ter Stegen and Ronald Araújo due to injuries. However, Robert Lewandowski is set to lead the attack, supported by Pedri and young talents like Lamine Yamal and Fermín López. Barcelona enters this match following a dominant 5-1 win over Sevilla in La Liga, with Lewandowski in fine form.

  
  

• Bayern Munich: Bayern has their own injury challenges, with Aleksandar Pavlovic ruled out and Jamal Musiala's availability still uncertain. Despite this, Bayern’s attacking lineup will be spearheaded by Harry Kane, who has been in excellent form. Their recent 4-0 win against Stuttgart boosts their confidence ahead of this match.

  
  

Predictions:

Bayern Munich has had the upper hand in recent encounters with Barcelona, winning their last six meetings. Barcelona, though strong at home, faces a tough challenge against a Bayern side that has been solid on the road. Many expect a high-scoring affair, with predictions leaning towards a 2-2 draw given both teams' attacking prowess.

Predicted Lineups:

• Barcelona: Iñaki Peña; Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Balde; Casadó, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Lewandowski.

• Bayern Munich: Neuer; Guerreiro, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, João Palhinha; Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane.