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Bayern's Home Streak vs. Union's Away Grit
21 Jan
Summary
- Bayern boasts an impressive home record against Belgian teams.
- Union Saint-Gilloise remains undefeated in away matches against German clubs.
- Bayern has faced 71 unique opponents in the Champions League previously.
Bayern Munich is set to face Union Saint-Gilloise for the first time in a competitive fixture. Historically, Bayern has dominated home games against Belgian opposition, securing eight wins in nine encounters. Union Saint-Gilloise, however, presents a formidable challenge away from home, having never lost in four previous away games against German teams in major European competition.
This match marks Union Saint-Gilloise as the 72nd unique opponent for Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. Bayern has a strong record against first-time opponents, winning ten of the last eleven such matches. Furthermore, Bayern boasts an exceptional home record in the UEFA Champions League group stage, remaining unbeaten in their last 37 matches since December 2013.
Individual performances are also noteworthy. Bayern's Harry Kane is on a rare goal drought in the competition, while 17-year-old Lennart Karl has become the youngest player to score in three consecutive Champions League games. Bayern's attacking prowess is evident, leading the competition in shots on target and expected goals, with Michael Olise being a key playmaker. Conversely, Union's Ousseynou Niang has been frequently dribbled past this season.
