Bayern Munich vs Chelsea, Champions League: Live blog
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Bayern Munich hosted Chelsea in what looked to be one of the most highly-anticipated match-ups on the docket for the day. After an initial feeling-out process, Bayern Munich took control of the match.
Probably the only name readers won’t recognize is that of 16-year-old centre-back Cassiano Kiala, who features for the Bayern U19s. No one from FCB II – currently working in the fourth-tier Bayern Regionalliga has been included. Again, that’s because the Bayern reserves have truly been picked clean of all developing talent ready to contribute.
FC Bayern Munich came very close to pulling off one of the most surprising moves of the transfer market this summer. The Bavarian team tried to sign Gabriel Martinelli, one of the key players at Arsenal,
FC Bayern kicked off the new Champions League season with a 3:1 victory over Club World Cup winners Chelsea. Not only did the Munich team secure their first three points, but they also continued an