It was a memorable night for Bayern Munich as they secured a resounding 4-0 victory against their rivals, Borussia Dortmund, in the Bundesliga Der Klassiker. The match also marked Harry Kane’s debut in the Bundesliga, where he became the first player to score a hat-trick in his first appearance in the iconic fixture.
Bayern Munich’s dominance extends beyond domestic competition, as they aim to maintain their perfect record in the UEFA Champions League. With three wins already under their belt, one more victory will secure their place in the knockout stages. It would be a shock if Bayern did not progress, given their impressive track record of reaching the knockouts in all of their previous 20 UCL campaigns.
One of the key factors behind Bayern’s success is their formidable attack, which has already scored a record-breaking 38 goals in just ten Bundesliga matches. That’s an average of almost four goals per game! Furthermore, Bayern has a solid record against Turkish opposition, with six wins and one draw in their previous encounters.
Galatasaray will provide the opposition for Bayern Munich in the upcoming UCL clash. Despite suffering a 3-1 defeat to Bayern in the reverse fixture, Galatasaray has been in fine form, with eight wins and just one loss in their last nine competitive matches. They currently sit at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig and will be looking to maintain their position.
However, Galatasaray faces an uphill battle against Bayern Munich, who have been a dominant force in European competition. Galatasaray has struggled in previous UCL campaigns, failing to progress past the group stage in their last four attempts. In their first campaign of that sequence, they suffered heavy defeats against Dortmund.
Despite the challenges, Galatasaray enters the match with some momentum, having remained unbeaten in their last ten European away games. This includes five wins and five draws, with their last away loss dating back to the 2021/22 season against PSV.
As for the players to watch, Kingsley Coman continues to be a key figure for Bayern Munich. He scored his 62nd goal for the club in the reverse fixture against Galatasaray, and Bayern has never lost a game when he has found the back of the net. On the other side, Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi will be eager to make an impact after failing to contribute a goal or assist in his last outing. However, he has scored in his last two UCL group stage appearances.