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Chelsea vs. Bayern Munich: UCL Odds, Live Stream, TV Schedule
James Williamson – AMA/Getty ImagesPremier League side Chelsea face Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the UEFA Champions League.The Blues crept into the knockout stages of Europe’s top tournament after finishing in second place in Group H behind La Liga side Valencia.Bayern had no such problems…
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Premier League side Chelsea face Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the UEFA Champions League.
The Blues crept into the knockout stages of Europe's top tournament after finishing in second place in Group H behind La Liga side Valencia.
Bayern had no such problems and topped their group with ease, winning all six matches and scoring 19 goals along the way.
Date: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 8 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. ET
TV Info: BT Sport 2 (UK), TNT (U.S.)
Live Stream: BT Sport Live (UK), B/R Live ( (U.S.)
Odds (courtesy of Caesars Palace): Chelsea 63-20, Draw 31-10, Bayern Munich 77-100
Match Preview
Chelsea have wobbled at home this season. They lost at Stamford Bridge to Valencia in the group stage and have also been beaten five times on home turf in the Premier League in 2019-20.
Head coach Frank Lampard will also have to cope without some key men on Tuesday. Midfielder N'Golo Kante has been ruled out for three weeks, while Christian Pulisic has not played since New Year's Day due to an adductor injury.
Mateo Kovacic is likely to continue alongside Jorginho in midfield after an impressive display against Tottenham:
Squawka Football @Squawka
Mateo Kovačić completed every single take-on he attempted, completed 95% of his passes, completed the most passes, and made more recoveries than any other play on the pitch vs. Spurs.
What a player. What a display. 👏 https://t.co/lsLiJEbPnr
Lampard also has some key decisions to make in defence and attack. Willy Caballero has replaced Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal for the last four matches and will be hoping to keep his place in the side.
Meanwhile, Olivier Giroud could start again in attack after scoring in Saturday's win over Spurs, although Tammy Abraham made his return from injury as a substitute in the same game.
Bayern arrive in London after a 3-2 win in the Bundesliga over bottom side Paderborn. Striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to take his tally for the season to 38 in all competitions:
Goal @goal
38 goals in 32 appearances this season 😳
Good luck stopping Robert Lewandowski next week, Chelsea 😬 https://t.co/jERHjGCqDn
The Poland international has been in prolific form again for Bayern. He's scored 10 goals in five Champions League games in 2019-20 and is the tournament's joint top scorer:
UEFA Champions League @ChampionsLeague
#UCL top scorers 2019/20:
⚽️1⃣0⃣ Robert Lewandowski
⚽️1⃣0⃣ Erling Braut Haaland https://t.co/MBZzPvgyIr https://t.co/cLOWL6TA6G
Former Arsenal midfielder Serge Gnabry is also in good form. He has three goals and two assists in his last two games and struck four times on his last visit to London:
B/R Football @brfootball
Four goals against Tottenham wins @SergeGnabry the #UCL Player of the Week award 👨🍳 https://t.co/BM65hp36E1
Bayern have wobbled at times in the Bundesliga this season but their form in Europe has been dominant, and they have the attacking power to cause Chelsea real problems on Tuesday night.
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