These European clubs are going to come up with an intense fixture. Bayern Munich will be the favourites. They might go on to defeat Chelsea in their opening UEFA Champions League clash
Match info: UEFA Champions League
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Date: Wednesday, 18th September 2025
Time: 8 pm Nigerian time
The main event of Champions League matchweek one, 2012 final foes Bayern Munich and Chelsea reunite on Wednesday for a mouthwatering league phase battle at the Allianz Arena.
Vincent Kompany's men have been on the warpath since the start of the new season, whereas the Blues are still unbeaten but have been held to two derby draws in the Premier League.
Head-to-head:
- Bayern Munich have won 3 of the 5 UEFA Champions League meetings between the two teams.
- Chelsea have recorded just 1 victory.
- The remaining clash ended in a draw.
- Bayern Munich scored 13 goals.
- Chelsea hit the back of the net on 8 occasions.
- The Bavarians are on a four-match winning streak.
- Bayern Munich are on a three-match winning run against Chelsea.
- The Blues haven’t lost any of their last four matches.
- 4 of their 5 encounters produced at least 3 goals.
Form:
- Bayern Munich in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
- Chelsea in all competitions: D-W-D-D
Team News:
- Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Raphael Guerreiro are injured. They will not be in action for Bayern Munich. Wisdom Mike will also miss out.
- Chelsea will be without the services of Liam Delap, Levi Colwill, Romeo Lavia, Dario Essugo and Benoit Badiashile. They are injured.
Player(s) to watch:
- Harry Kane has scored five goals and has three assists to his name in three Bundesliga appearances. The Englishman is in top form at the moment and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. He is going to play an essential role for the hosts in the final third due to his consistency.
- Joao Pedro will be looking to step up here. He has been one of the most consistent players for the Blues in their first four matches of the new season. In four league matches, Pedro has scored two goals and has bagged three assists. He is going to play an important role for Chelsea.