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.