Bayern Munich vs Olympiakos preview: What times does it start, what channel is it on and where can I watch it?
A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at the Allianz Arena
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Your support makes all the difference.It’s a big game for…
Arjen Robben: After missing all but one of this year’s Champions League group games through injury, Robben finally had the chance to shine against Arsenal, and shine he did; scoring almost instantly as he joined the pitch in the 55th minute. Time will tell whether Guardiola risks starting the fragile wonder, or brings him on as a substitute later on, but expect brilliance in either case.
Weird stat…
1: A single point – a draw, therefore – would automatically put both sides through to the knockout phase, and with it, eliminate Arsenal and Dinamo Zagreb.
1: It also refers to the number of losses each side has picked up this season, with an unbeaten domestic record and single loss in the Champions League apiece. Bayern fell to Arsenal in October, while Olympiakos lost to Bayern in the other half of this fixture.
Remember when…
Müller broke the deadlock: Back in September, an opportunistic Thomas Müller spotted Olympiakos keeper Roberto off his line, and duly lobbed him from outside the 18 yard box. The ball sailed over his head and into the top corner, for a goal as sweet as the yoghurt for which Müller is synonymous.
Player to watch…
Robert Lewandowski: With fourteen goals in the Bundesliga and four in Europe, Lewandowski is helping Bayern steamroll their way through domestic and European affairs with exceptional goal difference. The Bavarians sit on 35 in the German top flight, and ten in the Champions League.
Past 3 meetings…
Bayern Munich 3 (Müller 2, Götze) Champions League, September 2015
Bayern Munich 3 – 0 Olympiakos, European Cup, October 1980
Olympiakos 2 – 4 Bayern Munich, European Cup, September 1980
Form guide…
Bayern Munich: WWDWWW
Olympiakos: WWWWWW
Vital information…
Kick-off time: 7.45pm
TV: Live on BT Sport Extra, Highlights on ITV, Wednesday 25 November at 10pm
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