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Lazio - Bayern Munich: Live blog
Incredible atmosphere in Rome for Champions League clash
You would expect nothing less, but the atmosphere in Lazio's Stadio Olimpico is really something special for this Champions League clash. The Italian side are looking to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 1999/2000, the only time they have made it to the final eight of the comPetition.
One to watch: Jamal Musiala
Bayern Munich are looking to make it 12 Bundesliga titles in a row this season. The man who clinched their 11th was young midfielder Jamal Musiala, who scored a last-minute winner in Bayern's final game of 2022/23 to secure the title.
This year he's struggled a little to recapture the thrilling heights of his breakthrough season. Harry Kane's tendency to drop deep and build the play has robbed Musiala of the space he needs to operate. However Musiala is still a generational talent and one that could prove to be a key player for Bayern Munich going forward. The team is looking for a statement performance after last weekend's loss and Musiala could be the man to provide it.
Kimmich back for full-strength Bayern
Joshua Kimmich returns to the starting XI for tonight's Champions League clash and will be out to show Thomas Tuchel the error of his ways. Kimmich has been a key player with Bayern for nearly a decade and his versatility has allowed previous iterations of this team to play a more fluid style.
We're expecting him to start as a conventional midfielder, alongside Leon Goretzka, but don't be surprised if Kimmich starts as a full back and then drifts inside.
Ciro Immobile opens the scoring in Lazio's Champions League win over Celtic. / ALBERTO LINGRIA / REUTERS
One to watch: Ciro Immobile
Lazio's Ciro Immobile is the talisman for Mauricio Sarri's side and a player with real experience. He has won the European Championships with Italy and have been a key player in Rome since arriving in 2016.
The 33-year-old has scored more than 200 goals for Lazio and have proved himself to be particularly lethal in the Champions League. He has played in the competition just 11 times for Lazio, but has recorded a deeply impressive eight goals. If Lazio are to pull of a shock, Immobile will likely have to add to that tally over the two legs.
Bayern Munich continue to dominate in UCL
Twelve minutes. That's how much of their 540 minutes of Champions League action that Bayern Munich have spent on the losing side. Only Real Sociedad, also in action tonight against Paris Saint Germain, have trailed for less time.
Bayern focused on bouncing back
There's a distinct lack of jollity in the Bayern Munich ranks. The perennial German champions are expected to win the title every year but a chastening loss to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend has put their supremacy at risk.
Thomas Tuchel has demanded improvement from his side and they have the chance to show progression today. Nothing less than a win will help to ease the pressure on Tuchel and convince the club hierarchy that this team are moving in the right direction.
What formation will Bayern Munich play?
Unsurprisingly, Thomas Tuchel has made changes after his side's 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen last weekend. Recent defensive addition Eric Dier has been dropped from the starting XI, Joshua Kimmich comes in to reinforce the midfield options.
Bayern played a 3-5-2 formation in the Bayer loss but it looks like they are reverting to a back four to take on Lazio. Kimmich will play alongside Leon Goretska in midfield, Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min Jae will begin as a defensive pairing.
And the Lazio starting XI...
It's a full-strength team for Mauricio Sarri tonight as his side look to shock one of the giants of European soccer. Only one change from last weekend's victory of Cagliari, Danilo Cataldi is replaced in midfield by Matias Vecino.
Here's the Bayern Munich lineup...
No major surprises for Bayern Munich. The German champions start with Harry Kane leading the line, aided in his offensive duties by Leroy Sane, Thomas Muller and Jamal Musiala. Quite the attacking quartet for Thomas Tuchel!
Mauricio Sarri confident of upsetting the odds
"If we start from the assumption that it’s impossible, it’s a Game we’ve already lost. We have to go with confidence, with enthusiasm, we have to try at all costs, a good push without having second thoughts. On paper they are favourites, we’ll see what the pitch says.
"We all have to suffer together, as a collective. There will be difficulties to face and overcome, this is inevitable when teams are of this caliber. We have to do the complete opposite compared to the match against Inter, when we were at the mercy of events. Tomorrow, however, events must be faced."
The Eagles have landed!
The hosts arrive at Stadio Olimpico for tonight's Game, where they will be looking to cause an upset against Bayern Munich. Mauricio Sarri's side secured a 3-1 win against Cagliari last weekend but face a very different proposition today.
Tuchel promises Bayern improvement
"It was rare for Harry [Kane] to have so few touches [against Leverkusen]. The formation was actually thought of with him in mind, but we didn’t find him at all. We want to get Harry in the Game more, and we need to fix it.
"I’m convinced we can show a reaction [against Lazio]. It wasn’t good enough in Leverkusen. But it’s a new opponent, a new competition. I hope we can make up for it.
Today's Champions League fixtures
We have two thrilling fixtures from the Champions League tonight, two Games that provide a real contrast of style in addition to a myriad of talented players on show. Right here, we'll been focusing on the encounter at the Stadio Olimpico, where Lazio host Bayern Munich.
Bayern will be the favourites, but the Italian side play some neat stuff under head coach Mauricio Sarri and will benefit from an electric home crowd.
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Bayern Munich arrive at Stadio Olimpico
Rome's Stadio Olimpico is one of the most storied venues in Italian soccer and is home to the Eternal City's two top teams. Tonight it's Lazio who are looking to make history, taking on German behemoths Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Bayern return to Champions League action after Bayer hammering
Every year Bayern Munich go into the season as favourites to lift the Bundesliga title and for the last 11 years they have done so. But that incredible spell of dominance looks in real danger after last weekend's demolition at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen.
Leverkusen, managed by former Bayern player Xabi Alonso, are now five points clear at the top of the table and are yet to lose a game this season.
Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel will be demanding a much-improved performance against Lazio.
Hello and welcome to AS USA, where we will be bringing you full live coverage of Lazio - Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League.
I'm Will Gittins and I'll be running you through all the action from the Estadio Olimpico, Rome as the knockout rounds of the Champions League continue.
Lazio are looking to pull off a shock victory against a Bayern team who have looked unusually fallible this year.
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