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Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: times, TV, how to watch online
Barcelona need to beat Bayern in Munich on Wednesday if they're to be sure of avoiding their first Champions League group-stage exit in 20 years.
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: preview
Barcelona must beat group winners Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday if they’re to be certain of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions League.
After a 0-0 draw with Benfica last time out in Europe’s top club competition, Barça go into the final round of Group E games sitting second, two points ahead of the Portuguese side, who host Dynamo Kiev.
Follow Bayern Munich vs Barcelona live online: scores, stats and updates, Champions League 2021/22.
If Benfica defeat the Ukrainians, Barça must win in Germany to avoid coming third and dropping into the Europa League. A draw will not be enough for the LaLiga side if Benfica win, as Jorge Jesus' men have the head-to-head advantage and will take second spot if the two teams finish level on points.
Barça are guaranteed to go through to the last 16, whatever their result against Bayern, if Benfica fail to beat Kiev.
The Blaugrana, who suffered their first defeat under new boss Xavi Hernández when they lost 1-0 at home to Real Betis in LaLiga on Saturday, last failed to qualify from the Champions League group stage in the 2000/01 season.
Bayern, who won 3-2 at Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to go four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, have five victories out of five in Group E, and made sure of first place when they saw off Kiev 2-1 on matchday five.
What time does Bayern Munich vs Barcelona start?
The 2021/22 Champions League Group E clash between Bayern Munich and Barcelona will kick off at the Allianz Arena, Munich, on Wednesday 8 December 2021 at 9pm local time (CET).
In the US, that’s 3pm ET and 12 noon PT. In the UK, the game starts at 8pm (GMT).
Find out what time Bayern Munich vs Barcelona starts wherever you are in the world.
Where can I watch Bayern Munich vs Barcelona in the US and UK?
In the US and UK, the following television channels and online services will be broadcasting Bayern Munich vs Barcelona:
US: TUDN USA, TUDN.com, TUDN App, Univision, Univision NOW, Paramount+
UK: BT Sport 3, BTSport.com, BT Sport App
Bayern Munich vs Barcelona: live AS English coverage
You can also follow Bayern Munich vs Barcelona with AS USA’s live-text coverage of the game. We’ll be building up to kick-off from about 8pm CET/2pm ET/11am PT/7pm GMT, before talking you through all the action as it happens.