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Liverpool vs Bayern Munich: Champions League Round of 16 first leg full coverage + updates

Everything you want to know about the upcoming Champions League clash at Anfield can be found right here.

Contributors: Bavarian Football Works Staff

Liverpool vs Bayern Munich is, without a doubt, THE marquee fixture of this year’s Champions League Round of 16. Bayern Munich are in the middle of their worst season in a decade, while Liverpool are challenging Manchester City for the elusive Premier League crown. The two teams have never been more equal, and the games promise to be an incredible spectacle.

On one side you have beats such as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, and on the other Robert Lewandowski and James Rodriguez. Both teams will miss key players in the first leg — Thomas Muller for Bayern and Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool. This is an incredible encounter, and it all kicks off at Anfield on Tuesday.

This stream is specifically for the first leg. If you missed our earlier coverage of the tie, catch up on it all here. That will give you an entire timeline of updates right from the moment the draw was concluded. If you want a more Liverpool-based perspective on things, check out our sister site The Liverpool Offside. Stay tuned for updates, news, analysis, and more!

24 Total Updates Since
Feb 11, 2019, 8:00pm CET

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February 24, 2019
Hoeness: front office confident in Niko Kovac, praises game plan against Liverpool

By Gopika CPB

Will Kovac be able to execute his plans in the second-leg showdown at the Allianz Arena?
February 22, 2019
BFW Film Room: breaking down the resurrection of Javi Martinez

By Berni15@B_erwin15

He has been written off more than once over the last few seasons, but Javi Martinez resurrected his 2013 Champions League winning form when Bayern Munich needed it the most.
February 21, 2019
Report: Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich was ordered to focus on defense ahead of Liverpool game

By CSmith1919@TheBarrelBlog

The right-back extraordinaire has phenomenal all-around ability but has neglected his defensive responsibilities at times this season.
February 21, 2019
BFW Film Room: Breaking down Bayern Munich’s stifling defensive display vs. Liverpool

By Berni15@B_erwin15

In Bayern Munich’s biggest match of the season, Niko Kovac concocted a defensive masterclass for the ages. Even better yet, some of the squad’s most stubborn players executed it.
February 20, 2019
Liverpool and Bayern Munich supporters praised by Merseyside police

By MarcusIredahl@IredahlMarcus

Both sets of supporters were on their best behavior, despite three arrests being made.
February 20, 2019
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Niko Kovac, Bayern players praise “first-rate performance” at Anfield against Liverpool

By TomAdams71

The bosses and players were all pleased with the determined effort put forth against Liverpool.
February 20, 2019
Uli Hoeness praises Niko Kovac for Bayern Munich’s performance against Liverpool

By John Dillon

Bayern’s front office is impressed with the way that the team and their coach beat the odds and escaped Anfield without a loss.
February 20, 2019
Match awards from Bayern’s thrilling 0-0 draw against Liverpool

By MiranKoFCB

It was probably the most intense game for Bayern under Kovač, but the team remained focused and ended the game without conceding a goal.
February 20, 2019
Three observations from Bayern Munich’s gritty 0-0 draw with Liverpool

By Ineednoname

For the first time this season, coach and players came together to create something beautiful.
February 19, 2019
Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Initial reactions and observations

By Ineednoname

Bayern Munich disappointed offensively, but a defensive masterclass kept Liverpool from scoring at home. Now Bayern will regroup and prepare for the second leg at home.
February 19, 2019
Liverpool vs Bayern Munich: Last minute injury news, lineups, and more! (Update: Firmino declared fit)

By Ineednoname

This is the biggest game of the season so far. Let’s hope the lads are up for it.
February 18, 2019
3 key areas where Bayern Munich must improve to beat Liverpool

By MarcusIredahl@IredahlMarcus

In order to go through to the quarters, Bayern needs to capitalize Liverpool’s Achilles heel while limiting self-made errors.
February 18, 2019
Serge Gnabry assesses Bayern Munich’s chances against Liverpool

By BrianBurton

Despite Liverpool being favored, the winger is confident Bayern can get the job done.
February 18, 2019
Roberto Firmino to miss first leg between Liverpool and Bayern Munich?

By TomAdams71

Firmino might miss out due to an illness.
February 18, 2019
Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich talks over Pep Guardiola’s influence and the threat of Liverpool

By CSmith1919@TheBarrelBlog

The right-back extraordinaire knows that Bayern Munich will have its hands full in trying to contain Liverpool, while also crediting Pep Guardiola with helping mold him as a player.
February 18, 2019
Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri talks Bayern Munich, can imagine a return to the Allianz Arena someday

By BrianBurton

The 27-year-old Swiss international had some enthusiastic words about his former team.
February 18, 2019
Report: Elevator is a Bayern Munich fan, strands Liverpool players

By CSmith1919@TheBarrelBlog

Any chance that Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, and a few others can use that elevator tomorrow?
February 18, 2019
BFW Film Room: Joshua Kimmich’s defensive liabilities and what it means for Liverpool

By Berni15@B_erwin15

Joshua Kimmich is arguably the best right back in the world going forward, but the youngster’s mental lapses on the defensive end could leave the Bavarian giants exposed on Tuesday night.
February 18, 2019
Jerome Boateng to miss Liverpool vs Bayern Munich clash

By Ineednoname

Franck Ribery also didn’t travel with the team, but he should join later.
February 17, 2019
Q and A with The Liverpool Offside ahead of Liverpool vs Bayern Munich

By TomAdams71 and Zachary A. Marx

We hear from TLO’s Zachary Marx on how he, and a lot of Liverpool fans are feeling about leg one.
February 17, 2019
Injury Update: Kingsley Coman’s status is uncertain for Liverpool

By Gopika CPB

Could the Frenchman miss Tuesday’s match? Bayern Munich winger Kingsley Coman performed some light running today, but had some issues during his session.
February 16, 2019
Official: Kingsley Coman cleared to play against Liverpool

By Ineednoname

For once, Bayern Munich might have a healthy Coman in a big game.
February 13, 2019
David Alaba prepared to meet Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah head-on

By Ineednoname

The Bayern left-back respects his opponent as one of the best in the world, but Salah is not the first speedy winger to cross Alaba’s path.
February 11, 2019
Has Niko Kovac already revealed how Bayern Munich will lineup against Liverpool?

By Ineednoname

Having fielded practically two identical lineups just a week or so before the tie, Bayern’s manager seems to have a clear idea of his gameplan in the first leg.

Liverpool vs Bayern Munich: Champions League Round of 16 first leg full coverage + updates

Hoeness: front office confident in Niko Kovac, praises game plan against Liverpool

BFW Film Room: breaking down the resurrection of Javi Martinez

Report: Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich was ordered to focus on defense ahead of Liverpool game

BFW Film Room: Breaking down Bayern Munich’s stifling defensive display vs. Liverpool

Liverpool and Bayern Munich supporters praised by Merseyside police

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Niko Kovac, Bayern players praise “first-rate performance” at Anfield against Liverpool

Uli Hoeness praises Niko Kovac for Bayern Munich’s performance against Liverpool

Match awards from Bayern’s thrilling 0-0 draw against Liverpool

Three observations from Bayern Munich’s gritty 0-0 draw with Liverpool

Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Initial reactions and observations

Liverpool vs Bayern Munich: Last minute injury news, lineups, and more! (Update: Firmino declared fit)

3 key areas where Bayern Munich must improve to beat Liverpool

Serge Gnabry assesses Bayern Munich’s chances against Liverpool

Roberto Firmino to miss first leg between Liverpool and Bayern Munich?

Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich talks over Pep Guardiola’s influence and the threat of Liverpool

Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri talks Bayern Munich, can imagine a return to the Allianz Arena someday

Report: Elevator is a Bayern Munich fan, strands Liverpool players

BFW Film Room: Joshua Kimmich’s defensive liabilities and what it means for Liverpool

Jerome Boateng to miss Liverpool vs Bayern Munich clash

Q and A with The Liverpool Offside ahead of Liverpool vs Bayern Munich

Injury Update: Kingsley Coman’s status is uncertain for Liverpool

Official: Kingsley Coman cleared to play against Liverpool

David Alaba prepared to meet Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah head-on

Has Niko Kovac already revealed how Bayern Munich will lineup against Liverpool?

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