Bayern Munich welcomes Club Brugge to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday, October 22, for a Champions League group-stage clash where the Bavarians are heavily favoured to bag another win.
Bayern are in stellar form, having maintained a perfect record across all competitions this season, including two convincing wins in the Champions League so far. Led by the in-form Harry Kane, the German giants boast an exceptionally potent attack and have a formidable home record in Europe.
Club Brugge, while coming off consecutive domestic wins, face a monumental task. They started their European campaign with a strong 4-1 victory over Monaco but then suffered a defeat to Atalanta. The Belgian side creates plenty of chances, but will need defensive solidity against a ruthless Bayern attack, especially with some potential injuries in their backline.
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. Club Brugge live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is available for live TV broadcast in the U.S. on the CBS Sports Network. in the English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE TRIAL for new subscribers.
What time does Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, and kicks off on Wednesday, October 22 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wednesday, October 22 | 12:00 p.m. |
Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge lineups, team news
Bayern Munich are expected to stick with the same lineup that faced Borussia Dortmund, though defensive absences remain a concern for Vincent Kompany.
Centre-back Hiroki Ito, left-back Alphonso Davies, and utility man Josip Stanisic are all sidelined — the latter back in training but not yet match-fit. As such, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah should form the central pairing, with Sacha Boey and Konrad Laimer operating as full-backs.
In attack, Serge Gnabry’s groin issue and Jamal Musiala’s ongoing recovery from a broken leg leave Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Harry Kane to link up behind Nicolas Jackson.
Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Boey, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer — Kimmich, Pavlovic — Olise, Kane, Diaz — Jackson.
Injured: Ito, Davies, Stanisic, Gnabry, Musiala.
Suspended: None
Club Brugge, meanwhile, could once again be without veteran goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who has missed six games due to an adductor problem, meaning Nordin Jackers should continue in goal.
Midfield duo Ludovit Reis and Raphael Onyedika are also expected to remain out, forcing coach Nicky Hayen to rely on captain Hans Vanaken and Aleskandar Stankovic in midfield.
Ahead of them, Cisse Sandra will likely operate in the hole behind a dynamic front three of Carlos Forbs, Nicolo Tresoldi, and Christos Tzolis.
Club Brugge predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Jackers (GK) — Seys, Spileers, Mechele, Meijer — Stankovic, Vanaken — Forbs, Sandra, Tzolis — Tresoldi.
Injured: Mignolet, Reis, Onyedika.
Suspended: None
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, October 21
- Barcelona vs. Olympiacos (12:45 p.m.)
- Kairat Almaty vs. Pafos (12:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid (3 p.m.)
- Bayer Leverkusen vs. PSG (3 p.m.)
- Copenhagen vs. Borussia Dortmund (3 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Benfica (3 p.m.)
- PSV vs. Napoli (3 p.m.)
- Union SG vs. Inter Milan (3 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Man City (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 22
- Athletic Club vs. Qarabag (12:45 p.m.)
- Galatasaray vs. Bodo Glimt (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Slavia Praha (3 p.m.)
- Bayern Munich vs. Club Brugge (3 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Ajax (3 p.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool (3 p.m.)
- Monaco vs. Tottenham (3 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. Juventus (3 p.m.)
- Sporting vs. Olympique Marseille (3 p.m.)
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