Overview
- Kickoff is set for 21:00 CET at the Estadi Johan Cruyff in Barcelona.
- New coach José Barcala casts the matchup as an early gauge of Bayern’s level against Europe’s elite.
- Bayern travel without key players: Sarah Zadrazil is out long term with an ACL injury, and Vanessa Gilles and Jovana Damjanović face weeks on the sidelines with muscle problems.
- Recent domestic form offers confidence, including a 4–0 win over Werder Bremen and five Bundesliga matches without conceding.
- Barcelona arrive as recent three‑time European champions led by Aitana Bonmatí, while Bayern have yet to reach a Champions League final.