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The Match
Match Report
Harry Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich open their 2025-26 Champions League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Premier League giants Chelsea at Allianz Arena.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich.
Build-up
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea team news: Starting lineups confirmed, does Cole Palmer start Champions League opener?
Bayern Munich and Chelsea announce their starting lineups for Wednesday's Champions League fixture at the Allianz Arena.Sep 17, 18:39
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Estevao Willian looking to join Messi, South American greats in Champions League opener
Chelsea winger Estevao Willian will be looking to join Lionel Messi and other South American greats when the Blues face Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night.Sep 17, 15:26
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Stat shows Enzo Maresca's world champions are mammoth Champions League underdogs ahead of Allianz Arena visit
While Bayern Munich are viewed as the marginal favourites to beat Chelsea in the Champions League on Wednesday night, one statistic suggests that Enzo Maresca deserve to be mammoth underdogs.Sep 17, 11:19
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits to Nicolas Jackson issue ahead of Bayern Munich Champions League fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that Bayern Munich have an "advantage" with loanee Nicolas Jackson a part of the home side's squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League opener.Sep 16, 19:03
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Enzo Maresca gives Cole Palmer update ahead of Champions League opener
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca provides an update on the fitness of Cole Palmer ahead of Wednesday's Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich.Sep 16, 18:42
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea predictions: Who will win Cole Palmer vs. Harry Kane Champions League clash?
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, the Sports Mole team predicts their winners for the blockbuster game between the two 2012 finalists.Sep 16, 17:06
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Chelsea Champions Lague squad: Dario Essugo replacement named after midfielder's injury
Chelsea make a change to their Champions League squad for the League Phase on the back of an injury to one of their new signings.Sep 16, 13:05
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.Sep 16, 10:29
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Harry Kane's record against the Blues ahead of Champions League tie
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Harry Kane's record against the Blues.Sep 15, 14:11
Chelsea lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Cole Palmer among four changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Sep 15, 13:25
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Bayern Munich: Jaoa Pedro latest
Sports Mole takes a look at Chelsea's injury and suspension situation ahead of their Champions League opener against Bayern Munich.Sep 14, 21:10
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: How to watch, date, time, live stream, TV channel for Champions League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to tune into Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, including TV and streaming options.Sep 14, 12:06
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca makes Joao Pedro fitness admission before Bayern Munich Champions League clash
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca makes a slightly worrying admission over the fitness of Joao Pedro ahead of Wednesday's Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich.Sep 14, 11:25
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