"If Bayern Munich are to progress directly into the last 16 of this season's Champions League, they'll need to overcome some daunting opposition. The draw for the league phase has been made, and the six-time European champions will be up against a few familiar foes, with reruns of two previous finals for the Bavarian giants. Fans will be indulging in plenty of in-game betting throughout their team's continental endeavours,"
"Chelsea (H), 17 September How many subplots do you want from Bayern's first Champions League fixture of 2025/26? It's a rerun of the 2012 final and pits Nicolas Jackson's loan side against his parent team. Still revelling in their Club World Cup success over the summer, Chelsea have made a promising start to the new Premier League campaign, and are sure to represent a tough test for Vincent Kompany's side."
"Pafos (A), 30 September Bayern's first away match in the 2025/26 Champions League hands them a rare trip to Cyprus to take on Pafos, who've already come through three qualifying rounds to earn a seat at Europe's top table. The Bundesliga giants will fully expect to claim all three points against the tournament debutants, who now boast David Luiz and Mislav Orsic among their ranks."
Bayern Munich have been drawn into a Champions League group featuring Chelsea, Pafos, Club Brugge and PSG, including reruns of two previous finals. The group opens with a home match against Chelsea on 17 September, a fixture framed as a tough test given Chelsea's strong start and recent Club World Cup success. A trip to Pafos on 30 September presents an encounter with tournament debutants who progressed through three qualifying rounds and added experienced players. Club Brugge and PSG also pose significant challenges, with Bayern expected to contest each match strongly under Vincent Kompany.
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