The Italians’ Champions League round of 16 will open with Lazio-Bayern Munich, a match eagerly awaited by the Biancocelesti fans. Here’s where to see it on TV, the probable lineups and much more.
Lazio-Bayern Munich, Champions League round of 16
The great spectacle of the Champions League finally returns, a competition that has reached the direct elimination phase. For Italians, Lazio will open the ball and will have to face Bayern Munich in the round of 16.
The Biancocelesti have had a complicated season, especially in the league where they struggle to find continuity of performance and results. However, Europe came to the rescue and so far it has been the context that has provided the greatest satisfaction.
Maurizio Sarri’s men finished the group in second placebehind Atletico Madrid, and now they have no intention of stopping dreaming.
The Bavarians will arrive at the Olimpico, having positioned themselves at the top of their group ahead of Copenhagen, Galatasaray and Manchester United. A very complicated opponent for the Lazio team who, however, have all it takes to get through the round.
Lazio-Bayern Munich, where to watch it on TV and in streaming
Capitolines and Bavarians clash for the second time in their history. In fact, the only precedent dates back to the 2020/2021 season, when in the Champions League round of 16 the Germans won both the first leg and the second leg.
Now, three years later, Sarri’s men can try to reciprocate with the same coin. It will therefore be a fundamental match to be experienced, here’s where to watch it on TV.
Lazio-Bayern Munich will be visible, upon subscription, live and exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. You can follow it in streaming by downloading the official application on any compatible device. The commentary was entrusted to Sandro Piccininiwhich will be supported in the comment by Massimo Ambrosini.
When and where to play
Lazio-Bayern Munich, the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, will be staged Wednesday 14 February, at 9.00 pm, at the Olympic stadium in Rome.
Probable lineups for Lazio-Bayern Munich
Some lineup doubts for Maurizio Sarri who will still have to do without Zaccagni, even if the Italian winger will probably sit on the bench. Lazio will take the field with the usual 4-3-3.
Lazzari and Hysaj will start in front of Provedel in the lanes and Gila and Romagnoli in the center of the defense. In the middle of the pitch Rovella will be the point guard, alongside him as starters Guendouzi and Luis Alberto. Up front, with the former Verona player who won’t start from the first minute, the trident will be made up of Felipe Anderson, Immobile and Pedro.
Many training problems for Tuchel who will rely on the 3-4-2-1. In front of Neuer the three-man defense will be made up of Upamecano, Dier and Kim. On the sidelines there is room for Mazraoui and Guerreiro, while in the centre occasion for 2004 Pavlovic next to Goretzka. Forward, behind Kane as the lone strikergreen light to the quality of Sané and Musiala.
LAZIO (4-3-3): Provedel; Lazzari, Gila, Romagnoli, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Rovella, Luis Alberto; Felipe Anderson, Immobile, Pedro. Coach: Sarri.
BAYERN MONACO (3-4-2-1): Neuer; Upamecano, Dier, Kim; Mazraoui, Pavlovic, Goretzka, Guerreiro; Sane, She had to; Kane. Coach: Tuchel.
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The prediction
Crucial moment for the Biancocelesti’s season, who could regain morale and awareness of their abilities through a victory. Clearly it will be very difficult to emerge victorious from this double clash with the Bavarians, but they will give it their all and in the Champions League anything can happen.
Considering the form of the two teams and the value of the squad, according to the major betting agencies, Bayern Munich starts as favourites.
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