Bayern Munich vs RB Leipzig: Gamethread

It’s here!! For the second time in three days, Bayern Munich take on RB Leipzig in a Bundesliga top-of-the-table clash that may well determine how the title race shapes up.

Having been beaten by a fine margin in the DFB Pokal, die roten bullen the Lawnballers will probably be itching to record their first win over the Bavarians in their entire history. Bayern meanwhile will be well-prepared to meet them. While Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer remain sidelined, James Rodriguez and Juan Bernat are expected to return to the squad. Having been brought on as a sub in the midweek game, Javi Martinez should be ready to start.

It’s Bayern time.

Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany

Time: 6:30 pm local time, 12:30 pm EST

Lineups:

TV/Streaming: USA (FOX Sports GO, fuboTV, FOX Soccer Match Pass, Fox Sports 2 USA, Univision Deportes USA), Germany (Sky Go Deutschland, Sky Sport Bundesliga 1, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD), Canada (Sportsnet World Now)

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