"Chelsea make their long-awaited return to the Champions League this evening, but it's something of a baptism of fire with a trip to Munich to face the German champions. The Allianz Arena, however, conjures up fond memories for Blues fans. It was the backdrop for arguably the greatest night in the club's history when they defeated Bayern to lift their first ever Champions League trophy back in 2012."
"Several of Bayern's starting XI will be familiar foe for Chelsea, having previously played in the Premier League. Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz and Kane all featured in England's top flight and are named from the start by manager Vincent Kompany, himself a former Premier League player and manager. Jamal Musiala is out long term with a broken leg, while Nicolas Jackson, who is on a season-long loan from Chelsea, is on the bench."
"Cole Palmer makes his return to the starting line-up, with his only previous start this season coming on the opening day of the Premier League season against Crystal Palace. Marc Cucurella comes back into the side after only coming on at half-time at the weekend, while Reece James replaces Wesley Fofana. Liam Delap is out until at least December with a hamstring tear."
Chelsea return to the Champions League with an away match at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena, a venue linked to their 2012 triumph. Chelsea rejoin Europe's top competition for the first time since 2023 after recent continental and Club World Cup success. Bayern have begun their domestic season strongly, winning their opening three matches and scoring 14 goals, with Harry Kane contributing five. Bayern's squad includes several players familiar from the Premier League, while Jamal Musiala is sidelined long-term. Chelsea's starting XI sees Cole Palmer start, Marc Cucurella return, Reece James replacing Wesley Fofana, and Liam Delap ruled out until December.
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