FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, October 23
- Kick-off Time: 07:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona.
FC Barcelona are going bold in the ongoing season, they are standing tall at the table top of La Liga, and have recently humbled Sevilla FC. But, their toughest challenge is coming up next, in the form of Bayern Munich, a club to whom they have lost their last six games, including the shameful 8-2 loss.
Now, the seats have changed. Hansi Flick, the tactician who guided Bayern in the 8-2 win will now need to take Barca’s revenge. With stakes so high, a stellar performance is expected. Nothing but a win will be able to satisfy the Cules ego.
The 2020 UEFA Champions League winners Bayern Munich are going bold too in the ongoing season. They are unbeaten in the Bundesliga and are about to face a side whom they have dominated for over the years. Now, it would be interesting to see if they could continue to increase the tally under Vincent Kompany.
FC Barcelona Team News
It’s good news for FC Barcelona as Dani Olmo & Gavi have returned from injuries. Gavi even featured for a few minutes against Sevilla FC. Ferran Torres, Ronald Araujo, and Andreas Christensen however remain out.
Bayern Munich Team News
Aleksandar Pavlovic, Jamal Musiala, Josip Stanisic, and Sacha Boey are among the list of players who are set to miss the game for Bayern Munich, owing to injuries.
FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Predicted Lineups
FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Pena
Defenders: Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde
Midfielders: De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha
Forwards: Lewandowski
Bayern Munich predicted lineup:
Goalkeeper: Neuer
Defenders: Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies
Midfielders: Kimmich, Joao Palhinha; Olise, Muller, Gnabry
Forwards: Kane
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Head-to-Head Record
FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have met a total of 15 times. FC Barcelona won only 5 of these past meets, while 9 were won by Bayern Munich, and only 1 game ended in a draw. Records indicate that Bayern Munich have often been the dominant side.
Key Players to Watch in FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich
Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)
The ace striker is a FC Bayern Munich legend, and he joined FC Barcelona after a lot of drama with Bayern. Since then, he has played against Bayern Munich twice but never scored. He looks to finally fit in Barca’s gameplay. So, it’s high time for him to score against his former club and make a statement in front of everyone.
Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich)
Muller against FC Barcelona is a different level of player. He has played in nine games against the Spanish club, winning eight and scoring eight. He even has two assists. On the announcement of the tie, he even posted a video expressing his interest in this game. Barca needs to block him to get their job done, otherwise it seems like a big threat.
FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Prediction
Both teams are in top-form and will be looking to humble the other. So, we are set to witness a high-voltage game, with lots of intense drama. Both sides are having new coaches, who are doing good. So, a tactical masterpiece will be needed to differentiate. With a more lethal attack, experienced manager, and home support, FC Barcelona are expected to edge past Bayern Munich.
Predicted Score: FC Barcelona 5-4 Bayern Munich
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Where to watch FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Fubo TV |
| UK | Apple TV UEFA Champions League pass |
| India | GXR World website |
| Spain | Movistar Plus |
FAQs
Q. When is FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich?
The FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich match will be played on 23ʳᵈ October at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Barcelona, Spain.
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Q. What is the predicted score in FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich?
Our predicted score for the upcoming FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich fixture is FC Barcelona 5-4 Bayern Munich.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for FC Barcelona vs Bayern Munich?
FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich have met a total of 15 times. FC Barcelona won only 5 of these past meets, while 9 were won by Bayern Munich, and only 1 game ended in a draw.