As Barcelona gears up to face Bayern Munich, they come off a stunning 5-1 triumph over Sevilla, where Robert Lewandowski shone with two goals.

Alongside him, Ferran Torres and Pedri also made significant contributions, showcasing the team’s formidable attacking depth.

The Blaugrana have demonstrated remarkable form, scoring at least twice in eight of their last ten matches. In fact, they’ve found the back of the net 13 times in their last three outings, while allowing just a single goal against them.

On the other hand, Bayern Munich displayed their own attacking flair, overcoming a rocky start against Stuttgart by netting four goals in the second half.

However, injuries to key players like Jamal Musiala and Pavlovic pose a challenge for manager Vincent Kompany, limiting his tactical flexibility and squad rotation.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the UK:

TV channel: TNT Sports 5
Live stream: Discovery+

This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT Sports 5. Streaming options are available on Discovery+.

What time does Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Donetsk kick off?

This Champions League clash takes place at the Olympic Stadium in Barcelona, Spain and kicks off on Wednesday, October 23 at 9:00 p.m. local time.

Here’s how that time translates across the UK:

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich predicted lineups, team news

FC Barcelona faces a significant challenge with several key players ruled out due to injury. Marc-André ter Stegen, the first-choice goalkeeper, is sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury. Ferran Torres is unavailable due to a thigh injury, while Marc Bernal is also out with a cruciate ligament issue.

Additionally, Andreas Christensen is recovering from an Achilles injury, and Ronald Araújo is dealing with a hamstring problem.

Barcelona predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Inaki Pena (GK) — Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde — De Jong, Pedri — Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha — Lewandowski.

Injured: Ter Stegen, Bernal, Torres, Araujo, Christensen, Cubarsi
Suspended: None

Bayern Munich will be missing several players due to injury. Sacha Boey is sidelined with a knee injury, Aleksandar Pavlovic is out with a collarbone issue, and Josip Stanisic will also miss the match due to a knee injury.

Additionally, there are fitness concerns surrounding Jamal Musiala and Hiroki Ito, who may be uncertain for selection.

Bayern Munich predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies — Kimmich, Joao Palhinha — Olise, Muller, Gnabry — Kane.

Injured: Musiala (doubt), Pavlovic, Stanisic, Boey
Suspended: None

Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich Prediction 

With Barcelona leading La Liga and Bayern atop the Bundesliga, attacking football is on the cards. Expect a fiercely contested clash between Barcelona and Bayern Munich, both in excellent form.

Given their high-scoring history, a 2-2 draw seems likely as both teams showcase their offensive prowess while facing strong defenses. This matchup promises to be thrilling.

• Prediction: Barcelona 2-2 Bayern Munich

Champions League fixture schedule this week

All times BST

Tuesday, October 22

• AC Milan vs. Club Brugge (5:45 p.m.)  
• Monaco vs. Red Star Belgrade (5:45 p.m.)  
• Arsenal vs. Shakhtar (8:00 p.m.)  
• Aston Villa vs. Bologna (8:00 p.m.)  
• Girona vs. Slovan Bratislava (8:00 p.m.)  
• Juventus vs. Stuttgart (8:00 p.m.)  
• PSG vs. PSV (8:00 p.m.)  
• Real Madrid vs. Dortmund (8:00 p.m.)  
• Sturm Graz vs. Sporting (8:00 p.m.)  

Wednesday, October 23

• Atalanta vs. Celtic (5:45 p.m.)  
• Brest vs. Leverkusen (5:45 p.m.)  
• Atlético vs. Lille (8:00 p.m.)  
• Barcelona vs. Bayern (8:00 p.m.)  
• Benfica vs. Feyenoord (8:00 p.m.)  
• Man City vs. Sparta Prague (8:00 p.m.)  
• RB Leipzig vs. Liverpool (8:00 p.m.)  
• Red Bull Salzburg vs. D Zagreb (8:00 p.m.)  
• Young Boys vs. Inter Milan (8:00 p.m.)