UEFA Champions League: Bayern vs Chelsea preview 09/17/2025



Event Details

  • Fixture: Bayern Munich vs Chelsea — this is a Matchday 1 game in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League group stage.
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, 17 September 2025, with kick-off at 21:00 CEST (Central European Time) at Bayern’s home.
  • Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany — Bayern’s home stadium.

 

Team News & Injuries / Absences

Here are the main injury and availability issues for both clubs going into the match:

Bayern Munich

  • Out / Doubtful:
    • Jamal Musiala is out with a broken (or fractured) ankle/fibula injury.
    • Alphonso Davies is unavailable (knee injury).
    • Hiroki Ito (leg injury), Raphaël Guerreiro (stomach muscle issue) are also ruled out.
  • Available / Key Players:
    • Harry Kane should start, as Bayern aim to lead from the front.
    • Luis Díaz has been in good form and is likely to continue contributing on the wing.
    • Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich, and others expected to play important roles.

Chelsea

  • Out / Doubtful:
    • Liam Delap (hamstring), Romeo Lavia, Benoît Badiashile, Levi Colwill are among those unavailable.
    • Estevão Willian is ill / had fitness issues; Cole Palmer’s fitness is being checked.
    • Joao Pedro had requested not to play at the weekend due to not being fully fit. He may still start, but with some risk.
  • Available / Key Players:
    • Robert Sánchez is confirmed to start in goal.
    • Cole Palmer is expected to feature (possibly starting if fit).
    • Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, and Neto are among midfield / attack options for Chelsea.

 

 

Live Stream / Broadcast Info

  • The match will be aired in many countries via the usual Champions League broadcasters. For example, AS.com notes that the game will be broadcast via Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spanish-speaking territories.
  • In Germany, platforms like DAZN and local sports networks will cover. In the UK, it is expected to be shown on TNT Sports (or whichever provider has rights) and possibly other streaming partners.
  • Live commentary, pre-match analysis, online platforms (club websites, official UCL apps) will also provide coverage.