"Thanks to last week's 2-0 win over union Saint-Gilloise, Bayern Munich clinched a top four spot in the Champions League "league phase" table. A draw or win against PSV Eindhoven will secure second place. If Arsenal somehow loses to FC Kairat, Bayern will have a unique opportunity to finish atop the table. In any of these scenarios, Bayern will have an advantage until the quarterfinal round and likely the semifinal as well."
"On the flip side, PSV will be hunting for points to avoid elimination from the Champions League. Currently sitting with eight points, PSV is stuck in a dense area of the table and will be searching for a major upset to sneak into the knockout phase. With all 18 matches being played simultaneously, PSV will not know if they have done enough until the final whistle."
Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich have clinched a top-four spot in the Champions League group after a 2-0 win over union Saint-Gilloise. A draw or victory at PSV will secure second place, while an Arsenal loss to FC Kairat could allow Bayern to finish first, granting favorable knockout-round advantages through at least the quarterfinals. PSV sits on eight points and must chase a result to avoid elimination, with outcomes complicated by simultaneous final group matches. The match is scheduled for January 28, 2026 at Philips Stadion (21:00 local, 15:00 EST). Predicted lineup changes and multiple injuries and a suspension could affect Bayern's selection, and betting markets list Bayern as favorites.
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