Overview
- Kickoff is set for 21:00 at the Allianz Arena, with DAZN showing the match exclusively in Germany and pre-match coverage from 20:00.
- The broadcast features Laura Wontorra as host with Michael Ballack as analyst and Jan Platte on commentary.
- Bayern enter under Vincent Kompany in strong early form with five straight competitive wins, 14 Bundesliga goals in three matches, and a recent 5:0 over Hamburg.
- Chelsea return to the Champions League after two seasons away as reigning Conference League winners and Club World Cup holders.
- Nicolas Jackson faces his former club after moving from Chelsea to Bayern in the summer window.