Bayern Munich and Chelsea will meet in the first matchday of the 2025/2026 Champions League phase. This match will take place at the Allianz Arena, with a kick-off schedule on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 02.00 WIB. Back to create a classic duel between two 2012 Champions League finalists, both of them came with a very different situation. Bayern Munich appeared as a power that was consistent with great ambitions, while Chelsea tried to prove themselves after being absent for two seasons from Europe’s highest competition. Under the direction of Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich shows the dominant performance. Five wins from five matches. However, the home team must face several key attendances, such as Jamal Musiala who is injured by ankle, with Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Raphael Guerreiro that are not yet available. This condition puts additional pressure for Chelsea. Despite returning to the Champions League thanks to the Club World Cup title, their performance in the Premier League is still not convincing under the new coach, Enzo Marsca. Two draws of the first four matches, including the series against Brentford last week, described the challenges of their consistency. Chelsea also faced various players’ fitness problems. Mykhaylo Mudryk was absent due to suspension, while Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap, and Dario Essugo could not be played due to injury. Although his condition was doubtful, Joao Pedro successfully appeared in the Premier League and the possibility of still being able to make an important contribution in this fight. Bayern Munich and Chelsea Will Meet on Matchday One of the 2025/2026 Champions League. The match will take place at the Allianz Arena, with kick-off scheduled for thursday, September 18, 2025, at 2:00 am WIB. This recreates a classic duel between the two 2012 champions league finalists, but the two sides come into the match in very different situations. Bayern Munich Appears a consistent force with high ambitions, While Chelsea is looking to Prove themselves after a two-season absence from Europe’s Top Competition. Under Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich Have Been in Dominant Form, Winning Five of Their Five Matches. Howver, The Home Side Will Have to Cope with Several Key Abscess, with Jamal Musiala Suffering from Ankle Injury, While Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Raphael Guerreiro are Unavailable. This situation places additional pressure on Chelsea. Despite Returning to the Champions League thanks to their club world cup title, their premiere league form unconvincing under new manager of Enzo Marsca. Two draws in their first four matches, including a draw Against Brentford Last Week, Illustrate Their Consistency Challenges. Chelsea Also Faces Various Fitness Issues. Mykhaylo mudryk is out due to suspension, while Benoit Badiashile, Romeo Lavia, Liam Delap, and Dario Essugo are unavailable due to injury. Despite Initial Double About His Fitness, Joao Pedro has made a Successful Start to the Premier League Season and could still make a significant contribution in this match.
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