Bayern Munich vs BATE Borisov Champions League Preview

PREVIEW

The Bavarians host the Belarusians in the final round of Champions League group games, knowing they will top the pool if they match or better Valencia's result

PROBABLE LINEUPS 

BAYERN MUNICH 

Neuer 

Lahm, Dante, Boateng, Alaba 

Martinez, Schweinsteiger 

Muller, Kroos, Ribery 

Mandzukic 

BATE 

Gutor 

Radkov, Yurevich, Simic, Bordachov 

Sivakov, Kontsevoi, Olekhnovich 

Hleb, Bressan 

Rodionov 

TEAM NEWS

Holger Badstuber is the main casualty for Bayern Munich as they look to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League as Group F winners. 

The Germany international was stretchered off during the Bavarians' 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund at the weekend after tearing the cruciate ligaments in his right knee. 

Head coach Jupp Heynckes will also be without a host of first team players through injury, including Luiz Gustavo and Arjen Robben, for Bayern's final group game, safe in the knowledge that if they can match or better Valencia's result in France, they will qualify as group winners. 

Meanwhile, BATE are guaranteed a place in the Europa League after Christmas following their loss to Lille last month, but cannot be overtaken by the Ligue 1 side due to their superior head-to-head record. 

Head coach Viktor Goncharenko has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the encounter and could name the same starting XI that defeated Shakhtyor last weekend. 

The last time these two teams met saw the Belarusian side secure an impressive 3-1 win over Bayern back in October, denying the Bundesliga side a 10th straight win at the time.

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Source: Goal