With the Bundesliga crown already secured, Bayern Munich are set to celebrate their title triumph in front of a packed Allianz Arena this weekend as they host Borussia Monchengladbach in their final home outing of the season.
The champagne may have popped last week following Bayer Leverkusen’s slip-up in Freiburg, but the real party kicks off in Bavaria, complete with silverware, fireworks, and a fond farewell for club legend Thomas Muller, who is set to play his final home game in Bayern colors.
Although the title is wrapped up and Bayern have little left on paper to play for, pride, momentum, and giving Muller a proper send-off will keep the champions motivated to put on a performance. The intention is going to be high, and the spectators will expect a performance to be worthy of the celebratory atmosphere.
For visitors Borussia Monchengladbach, however, there’s still something to chase, albeit a long shot. Five points off sixth place with just two games left, Gladbach’s hopes of European football hang by a thread. What’s working in their favor?
A surprisingly strong head-to-head record against Bayern, as no Bundesliga side has defeated the champions more often. It’s a tall task, but in a league where surprises are never far away, the Foals will be hoping to play the role of party crashers.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Monchengladbach live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Bundesliga match in the U.S.:
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+, ESPN app
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What time does Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Monchengladbach kick off?
This Bundesliga clash will take place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. local time (CET).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 10 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 10 | 11:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 10 | 10:30 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 10 | 9:30 a.m. |
Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Monchengladbach lineups, team news
As Bayern Munich gear up for a celebratory afternoon at the Allianz Arena, where the Bundesliga trophy will once again be hoisted high, there’s good news for the champions, England skipper Harry Kane is back in action after serving a suspension.
However, it’s not all smooth sailing for Vincent Kompany side, who are still without a few key names. Defensive anchor Hiroki Ito, speedster Alphonso Davies, and midfield maestro Jamal Musiala remain unavailable due to injury, slightly tempering the festive mood.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Urbig (GK) — Laimer, Dier, Kim, Stanisic — Kimmich, Palhinha — Olise, Muller, Gnabry — Kane.
Injured: Davies, Upamecano, Ito, Neuer, Buchmann, Musiala, Coman, Pavlovic.
Suspended: None.
Meanwhile, Borussia Monchengladbach head to Bavaria with their own fitness headaches.
First-choice goalkeeper Moritz Nicolas and winger Nathan Ngoumou are ruled out, while there are also doubts surrounding defenders Marvin Friedrich and Nico Elvedi.
Borussia Monchengladbach predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Omlin (GK) — Scally, Itakura, Chiarodia, Ullrich — Reitz, Weigl — Honorat, Stoger, Hack — Kleindienst.
Injured: Nicolas, Ngoumou, Elvedi, Friedrich.
Suspended: None.
Bundesliga fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, May 9
- VfL Wolfsburg vs. TSG Hoffenheim (2:30 p.m.)
Saturday, May 10
- Werder Bremen vs. RB Leipzig (9:30 a.m.)
- FC Union Berlin vs. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 (9:30 a.m.)
- VfL Bochum vs. Mainz (9:30 a.m.)
- Holstein Kiel vs. SC Freiburg (9:30 a.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Monchengladbach (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, Sunday 11
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund (9:30 a.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FC St. Pauli (11:30 a.m.)
- VfB Stuttgart vs. FC Augsburg (1:30 p.m.)
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