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Bayern Host Union Saint-Gilloise With Chance to Clinch Direct Round-of-16 Place

Kompany stresses caution against Union SG despite Bayern’s dominant form.

Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - January 17, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany during the match REUTERS/Maryam Majd DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO.

Overview

  • A win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday would secure Bayern an automatic top‑eight finish in the Champions League league phase and direct passage to the round of 16.
  • Bayern enter the match unbeaten in the Bundesliga, 11 points clear after a 5-1 comeback at RB Leipzig, and have won five of six in Europe this season.
  • Jamal Musiala returned from a six‑month injury layoff at Leipzig, with Kompany saying his minutes will be managed flexibly on a day‑to‑day basis.
  • Joshua Kimmich is expected to be available after training positively, though final selection decisions will be made on matchday.
  • Union Saint‑Gilloise lead Belgium’s top flight but sit 27th in the Champions League standings after three straight UCL defeats, while betting markets heavily favor a comfortable Bayern win.