"Bayern fought hard but suffered their first defeat this season in their last Champions League match away at Arsenal. Now it's about returning to winning ways to qualify directly for the round of 16 - and what would be a better place than the Allianz Arena? Munich have gone unbeaten in 36 home matches in the group stage and league phase since the 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in December 2013, winning 34 and drawing two."
"Munich have a strong record against Portuguese sides in general. They have gone unbeaten in their 13 home matches against teams from Portugal, winning eleven and drawing two. The record favours Bayern for another reason: Sporting have only won one of their 17 European away matches against German teams, drawing two and losing 14. Their only success dates back to September 2022, when they won 3-0 at Eintracht Frankfurt."
"Harry Kane has scored 24 goals in 30 Champions League matches for FC Bayern - only Kylian Mbappé (24 as well) has scored as often in Europe's premier club competition since the English forward joined the German record champions. However, Kane failed to score in the last two matches and will be looking forward to returning to the Allianz Arena. The striker has scored 16 goals in 15 home matches for FCB - including two goals against Chelsea and one against Club Brugge this season."
Bayern suffered their first defeat of the season away to Arsenal and now need a win to secure direct qualification for the Champions League round of 16. The Allianz Arena has been a stronghold, with Bayern unbeaten in 36 home group-stage and league matches since December 2013, recording 34 wins and two draws. Bayern face Sporting, against whom they are unbeaten in four previous meetings, including a 12-1 aggregate victory in 2008/09. Bayern also hold a strong record versus Portuguese sides. Harry Kane has 24 Champions League goals for Bayern and 16 at home.
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