When the Champions League draw was held last month, fans around the world, especially in neutral countries, were expecting and praying for some incredible matchups. They have won many awards, but none have been bigger in the group stage than Bayern Munich vs Barcelona . The sport’s two giants, each one of the five most successful teams in the game’s history, will face off at Paramount+ in Munich on Tuesday. While there are plenty of storylines, such as Bayern’s 8-2 win in 2020, or the Bavarians’ 3-0 win over Barca in two legs last season, this one is about one man and one man: Robert Lewandorf Ski.
How to watch and odds
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Date: Tuesday, September 13 | Time: 3pm EST
- Location: Allianz Arena— — Munich, Germany
- Live: Paramount+
- Odds: Bayern Munich- 115; Draw +325; Barcelona +255 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
- Location: Allianz Arena— — Munich, Germany
- Live: Paramount+
- Odds: Bayern Munich- 115; Draw +325; Barcelona +255 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
Date: Tuesday, September 13 | Time: 3pm EST
The Bayern Munich legend, who won it all had to do with the German club, returning to the city he ruled for so long, this time as part of Barcelona. Lewandowski, 34, has the third-most hat-tricks in UCL history, behind only two men you’ve probably heard of: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
In his first season at Barca, he couldn’t have asked for a better start. He failed to score in the season opener against Vallecano, but has scored in all five games since. He already has nine goals, including three last week against Viktoria Plzen on matchday 1. His return is sure to become a must-see TV show. He was well rested after playing just 33 minutes at the weekend and still managed to score, according to his manager Xavi.
“Robert is great. He’s calm, relaxed, he’s confident. He’s a natural leader for us,” Harvey told a pregame news conference Say. “It’s going to be a special game for him, he’s going to be motivated. I rested him the other day, so he’s fresh. We’re in a good time, but usually it doesn’t mean anything “[Tuesday] we’ll try to show our personality and compete with one of the best teams in the world.”
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann may just be in charge Lewandowski for a season, but he knows what his opponents are. After all, Nagelsmann’s Lewandowski scored 50 goals in 46 appearances for Bayern last season.
The fans welcomed him well,” Nagelsmann said ahead of the game. “It’s normal when someone pays so much for the club. This is how things should be. I don’t know if Louie is their most dangerous player, but I believe he is their biggest target threat. But if he doesn’t get the ball, it’s hard for him to score. “
It’s a tall order for either side. It’s a rejuvenated Barcelona team with all summer signings in Lewandowski Bayern, on the other hand, have been inconsistent. They were outstanding in last Wednesday’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan, but they have drawn three consecutive Bundesliga games.
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It feels like Lewandowski has to find the net if Barcelona are to get rid of any unease on the road. In the meantime, Bayern will do everything in their power to ensure he finds an inch of breathing room.
