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Bayern Munich hosts Bodø/Glimt in Champions League opening match

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Bayern Munich hosts Bodø/Glimt in Champions League opening match
Summary

Bayern Munich begins its 2026/27 Champions League campaign Thursday at the Allianz Arena against Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt. Kick-off for the opening match is scheduled for 21:00 CEST. Bayern enters the competition after a mixed start to its domestic season, which included a recent scoreless draw against Schalke 04. Head coach Vincent Kompany is expected to integrate stars Harry Kane and Michael Olise back into the starting lineup for this fixture. Bodø/Glimt, which reached the tournament round of 16 last season, remains unbeaten in all competitions since May 4. The visitors advanced through the qualification stages by overcoming Royale Union SG and NEC Nijmegen.

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Status Watch
  • •Bayern Munich hosts Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena on Thursday at 21:00 CEST.
  • •Jamal Musiala returned to the Bayern lineup as a substitute following a health-related absence.
  • •Serge Gnabry remains out for Bayern Munich due to an adductor injury.
  • •Bodø/Glimt player Håkon Evjen is sidelined with a knee injury, while Jostein Gundersen is doubtful.
  • •Bodø/Glimt has not lost a competitive match since May 4.
Latest Updates
  • 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt – Match preview and team news
  • 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Tempo & intensity key to ensuring successful start against Bodø/Glimt
  • 4:06 PMYahoo Sports — Home fortress promises winning Champions League start
  • 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Is Bayern squad good enough to win the Champions League?
  • 9:37 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich vs Bodø/Glimt preview: Team news & predicted lineups
What they're saying
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Bayern begin the league phase of the 2026/27 Champions League with a home game against Bodø/Glimt. The Bavarians boast a proud record of progressing beyond this stage and want to keep that going this...

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Bayern Munich will start their 2026-27 Champions League campaign on Thursday. The German champions will kick-off their European campaign against FK Bodo/Glimt at the Allianz Arena.While Bayern are to...

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Bayern Munich kick off their 2026/27 Champions League campaign on Thursday when they host Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt at the Allianz Arena, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CEST.The Bavarians beg...

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