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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Manchester United vs Bayern
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
13-12-2023
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Old Trafford
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Predicted Line-Up
Man United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Onana (GK); Dalot, Maguire, Varane, Shaw; McTominay, Amrabat; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Højlund
Bayern predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Neuer (GK); Mazraoui, Upamecano, KIM, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Coman, Musiala, Sane; Kane
Manchester United faces a crucial UEFA Champions League group stage final fixture against Bayern Munich with the Red Devils currently positioned at the bottom of Group A with just 4 points. Their recent 3-0 home defeat to AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League adds to the pressure. Copenhagen and Galatasaray hold a point advantage over United, intensifying the need for a positive result in this encounter.
On the contrary, Bayern Munich comfortably leads Group A with 13 points, ensuring their progression to the next stages of the competition. Despite a recent setback with a 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, Bayern remains the frontrunner in their UCL group.
In terms of injury and team news, Manchester United, under the management of Erik ten Hag, will be without playmaker Christian Eriksen and Mason Mount, the number 7 for United. Defensively, United faces challenges with the absence of Lisandro Martínez, Tyrell Malacia, and Casemiro.
Bayern Munich, led by Thomas Tuchel, seeks a stronger performance following their Bundesliga defeat. Tuchel faces challenges at Old Trafford with the unavailability of defenders Matthijs de Ligt, Tarek Buchmann, and Bouna Sarr. The teenage goalkeeper Tom Ritzy Hülsmann is also sidelined with a hamstring injury.
With both teams grappling with key absences, the fixture at Old Trafford carries significant implications for Manchester United's progression hopes and Bayern Munich's aim to rebound from their recent domestic defeat.
Tags:
UEFA Champions League