Bayern Munich have comfortably won Group E of the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League and will likely go easy on Barcelona when the teams clash on Wednesday to wrap up group stage play.
At least, that's what Barca hopes will happen.
From a competitive standpoint, there's nothing to be gained by Bayern going all-out on the final Champions League matchday of 2021. Die Roten top the group by a whopping eight points, which is double the cushion they have in the Bundesliga despite many more games having been played in the latter competition.
No need to risk injury just to prove a point against a desperate Barcelona side, is there? Especially as there won't even be any fans at the Allianz Arena due to renewed COVID-19 restrictions in Germany.
Despite the rationale behind potential wholesale changes to his squad for Wednesday's clash, Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann insists the team won't look too different.
“We’re happy that we’re going into this game having already secured top spot. Nevertheless, it’s still an important game. The Champions League is always something special, and we want to be fair to the rest of the teams in the group,” Nagelsmann said.
“Barça still have world-class players. They are under pressure in the table and have to win, and they will give everything to do that. It’s not about knocking them out, but about the three points for us. I still see them as candidates for the title.”
Here's everything you need to know about Wednesday's match:
Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona: What time is kick-off?
- Date: Wednesday, December 8
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
The match kicks off at 3:00 p.m. ET at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
How to watch Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona: TV channel, live stream in Canada
- Live stream: DAZN
Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona, like all Champions League matches, is available exclusively on DAZN in Canada.
DAZN is not a linear channel but is a global live sports streaming service. It has the streaming rights for the Champions League, Europe's top club soccer competition.
How much does Bayern Munich vs. Barcelona cost on DAZN?
- Monthly subscription: $20 CAD
- Annual subscription: $150 CAD
A monthly subscription to DAZN is $20 CAD and an annual subscription is $150 CAD.
The subscription gives users access to all live and on-demand Champions League content, as well as DAZN's additional programming, which includes other major European soccer leagues (Premier League, Europa League, UEFA Women's Champions League) as well as other live sports.
For current subscribers, Champions League matches are already included in the cost of a subscription.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
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