"A look at the Champions League league phase table should lift the heart of any Bayern fan. After six games, the six-time champions are in second place with 15 points, three behind leaders Arsenal, the only team to beat the Munich men in any competition this season. Ahead of the final two matches against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday (21:00 CET) and at PSV Eindhoven a week later, the German record champions' position looks rosy."
"The top eight in the table qualify directly for the round of 16, which will be played over 10/11 and 17/18 March, while the teams who finish between ninth and 24th go into the play-offs on 17/18 and 24/25 February. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has frequently emphasised how important it is to avoid the play-offs and have fewer fixtures in February, after his side only narrowly got past Celtic in the extra round last year."
Bayern Munich occupy second place in the Champions League group with 15 points after six matches, three points behind Arsenal. Recent wins over Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea have reinforced a strong position, yet the gap to ninth-placed Liverpool is only three points, making qualification far from guaranteed. Two remaining fixtures against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and PSV Eindhoven will determine outcomes, with a win potentially securing direct progression. Avoiding the play-offs remains a priority for coach Vincent Kompany to reduce February fixture congestion, especially after last season’s narrow extra-round win over Celtic.
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