The line-ups are officially set for the highly anticipated face-off between Bayern Munich and Benfica. Both teams have confirmed formidable rosters, packed with talent and strategic depth, indicating an intense match.
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Bayern Munich will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, anchored by their experienced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (1). In defense, Konrad Laimer (27), Dayot Upamecano (2), Kim Min-jae (3), and Alphonso Davies (19) form a resilient backline.
In central midfield, Joshua Kimmich (6) and João Palhinha (16) will work to control possession and set the tempo. The attacking midfield trio, featuring Michael Olise (17), Jamal Musiala (42), and Serge Gnabry (7), is set to create scoring opportunities for star forward Harry Kane (9).
In contrast, Benfica has opted for a 5-4-1 formation with Anatoliy Trubin (1) safeguarding the goal. The back five includes Álvaro Fernández (3), António Silva (4), Nicolás Otamendi (30), Tomas Araujo (44), and Issa Kaboré (28), designed to provide a solid defensive wall.
The midfield, led by Fredrik Aursnes (8) and supported by Zeki Amdouni (7), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (17), and Orkun Kökçü (10), aims to counter Bayern’s offensive strategies.
Substitute Players
Both sides have a deep bench ready to bring fresh energy or reinforce the formation as needed:
- Bayern Munich: Daniel Peretz, Samuel Soares, Max Schmitt, Andre Nogueira Gomes, Eric Dier, Adrian Bajrami, Raphaël Guerreiro, Jan-Niklas Beste, Leon Goretzka, Florentino Luis, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Arthur Cabral, Leroy Sané, Ángel Di María, Kingsley Coman, Vangelis Pavlidis, Thomas Müller, Andreas Schjelderup, Mathys Tel, Benjamin Rollheiser, Gerson Sousa.
Coaches
The teams are under the experienced guidance of Vincent Kompany for Bayern Munich and Bruno Lage for Benfica, promising tactical brilliance and an electrifying match-up on the field.
