Overview

• The opener at Munich's Allianz Arena kicks off at 8:30 p.m. CEST (2:30 p.m. ET).
• U.S. coverage is on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes with streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo; the BBC carries the match in the U.K., and SonyLiv streams it in India.
• RB Leipzig head coach Ole Werner says his side must defend actively, win the ball back, and be difficult to play against to take something from Munich.
• Bayern enter as reigning champions with new signing Luis Diaz available, while Jamal Musiala misses the start through injury.
• Leipzig arrive after a 4-2 DFB-Pokal win over Sandhausen and the summer departure of Benjamin Sesko, with reports indicating Xavi Simons could also leave.