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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea Lineups: Predicted Starting XI, Team News, Injury Latest as Blues Bid for More Champions League Joy at the Allianz Arena
Chelsea returns to the UEFA Champions League facing Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena with key players recovering fitness, aiming to overcome a challenging recent head-to-head record.
- Chelsea will open their UEFA Champions League campaign on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with a match against Bayern Munich at the German club’s home ground in Munich.
- The match is set against Bayern's strong domestic form, including three Bundesliga wins with 14 goals scored and just two conceded.
- Chelsea, returning to Europe's top competition after a brief absence, have started their Premier League campaign unbeaten and named Palmer and Joao Pedro despite fitness concerns.
- Coach Maresca highlighted the importance of the opening minutes, saying, "The first 10-15 minutes are very important," while planning to exploit Bayern's weaknesses.
- This fixture, recalling Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph in Munich, poses a tough challenge but suggests significant implications for Chelsea's European ambitions.
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