Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Latest odds, TV information and team news ahead of the Champions League clash

THIS Champions League Group D clash will pit two in form teams against each other.

Atletico have made a solid start to their La Liga season with 12 points from a possible 16. And Bayern, as expected, have a 100 per cent record at the summit of the Bundesliga.

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Carlo Ancelotti has had a dream start at Bayern but could get a rude awakening in Spain[/caption]

 

Latest odds

Where can I watch it?

BT Sport Extra 3 will be hosting the match and the intriguing build-up from 7.30pm.

 

What time is it on?

The mouth-watering clash at the Estadio Vicente Calderon starts at 7.45pm on Wednesday 28 September.

 

Team news

Mats Hummels could be welcomed back into the Bayern starting line-up after he returned to full training on Monday after picking up a knee injury. Jerome Boateng stepped in and he will be unlucky to lose his place if Hummels recovers in time.

Former Chelsea midfielder Thiago has been struggling with a hamstring and is likely to miss this fixture for his Spanish side.

Kevin Gameiro could have earned himself a start after setting up the winner for Antoine Griezmann as a second-half sub at the weekend.

Form Guide

(all competitions)
Atletico Madrid: WDWWW
Bayern Munich: WWWWW

Match stats

This is a repeat of last season’s semi-final that Atletico won on away goals.
That narrow loss was the third straight season that Bayern had succumbed at the semi-final stage to a Spanish side.

Carlo Ancelotti will have to produce something special as Atleti have a superb home record, winning 25 of their last 30 games in Europe.

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Antoine Griezmann has pledged his future to Atletico Madrid in a major boost for the club[/caption]

 

What they said

Arturo Vidal has openly admitted he is out for revenge after last season’s outcome.

The Bayern midfielder said: “"We have to eradicate the pain of that defeat.

"We badly wanted to reach the final, but Atletico were more efficient in front of goal. We have plenty to rectify."

Madrid can go into the match boosted by the news star man Antoine Griezmann has vowed not to leave.

The France star said: “I am very good at Atleti, with my team-mates, I see that we can achieve important things."

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