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Bayern Munich vs Chelsea | Champions League Matchday 1 Preview • Allianz Arena, 17 Sept 2025
📅 Match Info
Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Kick-Off Time: ~9:00pm local time (Munich)
🏆 Teams & Nicknames
Bayern Munich — Die Bayern, Die Roten (“The Reds”), Stern des Südens (“Star of the South”)
Chelsea FC — The Blues, occasionally linked historically to “Pensioners” (less used nowadays)
📺 How to Watch & Listen
UK: TNT Sports 2 via Discovery+
Includes streaming via discovery+ Premium.
USA: Paramount+ / CBS Sports
Every match of the 2025-26 Champions League is streamed live on Paramount+.
Canada: DAZN Canada
Radio (UK): BBC Radio 5 Live & talkSPORT 2 Available via DAB, MW, via apps and websites.
📊 Odds, Spread & Total
Moneyline / Match Odds: Bayern are favorites; Chelsea are underdogs.
Spread / Asian Handicap: Bayern approx. −0.75 goal handicap in many markets.
Total Goals (Over/Under): Over 2.5 goals is the common line.
🔎 Additional Notes & Interesting Facts
Bayern have had a strong start to the 2025-26 domestic season, including a 5-0 win over Hamburg SV, with Harry Kane scoring twice.
Chelsea rejoin the Champions League after a two-year absence. Their recent form includes winning the UEFA Conference League and the Club World Cup.
Bayern’s injury list includes Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Raphaël Guerreiro.
Chelsea have made use of a new UEFA rule to replace long-term injured players in their Champions League squad; Facundo Buonanotte has been added.
🔗 Social Media & Hashtags
Follow the conversation and updates:
Bayern: #FCBayern, #MiaSanMia
Chelsea: #Chelsea, #CFC
For the Champions League: #UCL, #ChampionsLeague
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