Bayern Munich predicted line-up vs Benfica - UEFA Champions League

Published on: 19 October 2021

Bayern Munich have been running riot in the Champions League so far this season but face arguably their toughest test of the group stage in the shape of a trip to Portuguese giants Benfica.

This has given punters keen on goldenslot to also enjoy the mouthwatering UEFA Champions League clash between the two former winners of the top flight competition.

Julian Nagelsmann's side are in imperious form, having thumped Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 at the weekend, but Benfica are no pushovers and beat Barcelona by the same 3-0 scoreline as Bayern did.

Here's how the boss could set up.


1. Goalkeeper & defenders

Benjamin Pavard
Pavard is set to return | Alexander Hassenstein/GettyImages

Manuel Neuer (GK) - His place is never under threat, but with Sven Ulreich out injured, Neuer is the obvious starter.

Benjamin Pavard (RB) - Pavard is back from suspension and can reclaim his spot on the right.

Niklas Sule (CB) - He's been filling in for Pavard but can now return to centre-back this time.

Dayot Upamecano (CB) - The first-choice defender under Nagelsmann, Upamecano is definitely going to keep his place.

Lucas Hernandez (LB) - Alphonso Davies was complaining of a thigh problem last time out and may well need to be rested for this one.

2. Midfielders

Serge Gnabry
Gnabry was on the scoresheet at the weekend | Lukas Schulze/GettyImages

Joshua Kimmich (DM) - One half of the scariest midfield in football, Kimmich has been playing some outstanding football of late.

Leon Goretzka (DM) - Bagged an assist in the first half against Bayer and was taken off at half time to save his legs.

Serge Gnabry (RM) - Gnabry was on form last time out, bagging two goals in just two minutes.

Thomas Muller (AM) - A typical Muller performance from the 32-year-old against Bayer, with one goal and one assist.

Leroy Sane (LM) - Sane has been enjoying life back on the left wing and will be looking to add a few more goals to his collection.

3. Forward

Robert Lewandowski
Lewandowski could be about to win the Ballon d'Or | Lukas Schulze/GettyImages

Robert Lewandowski (ST) - Duh.

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