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FC Bayern ends Champions League group with a classic

On the final group matchday, FC Bayern are no longer in contention to progress and win their group in the Champions League. Nevertheless, the game at Manchester United is very important.

Harry Maguire (front) in action during a training session at the Trafford Training Center. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Harry Maguire (front) in action during a training session at the Trafford Training Center. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Soccer - FC Bayern ends Champions League group with a classic

FC Bayern Munich will conclude the group stage of the Champions League on Tuesday (21:00) in England with a soccer classic. The German champions have already been confirmed as group winners and participants in the round of 16 before their final preliminary round match against Manchester United. Nevertheless, the game at Old Trafford is of great importance to coach Thomas Tuchel and his players after the 5-1 defeat in the Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt.

"We need a reaction - absolutely," said Tuchel. The focus will be on Harry Kane. The England captain will be making his first appearance in a Bayern shirt in his home country following his move from Tottenham Hotspur to Munich. "This is certainly a special game for him," said Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund.

Manchester United must win the home game to possibly move up from fourth to second place on the final matchday of Group A and join Bayern in the round of 16. Bayern won the first leg in Munich 4-3 and the draw for the round of 16 will take place next Monday.

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  1. Despite being already confirmed as group winners, FC Bayern Munich will face a challenging soccer match against Manchester United in England, aiming for a strong performance following their 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in Bavaria.
  2. Thomas Tuchel and his Bayern players are eager to bounce back from their setback against Frankfurt and deliver a solid performance in the Champions League group stage finale at Old Trafford, Manchester.
  3. The Europa League winners Manchester United must secure a victory in their home game to potentially leapfrog Leicester City in Group A and secure a spot in the round of 16 alongside FC Bayern Munich.
  4. FC Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, believes that Harry Kane's debut at Old Trafford in a Bayern shirt could add an extra special aspect to this Champions League encounter, given his English homeland background and recent transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.
  5. Germany's football giant FC Bayern Munich, currently in possession of the Champions League trophy, will look to add another historic victory in the competition against Manchester United, carrying memories of their tight 4-3 win in the first leg held in Munich.
  6. The Round of 16 draw for the Champions League will take place on Monday, just days after FC Bayern and Manchester United conclude their respective group stage campaigns, setting up intriguing potential matchups for Europe's top-tier contenders.

Source: www.stern.de

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