Max Eberl really looking forward to Bayern Munich's Champions League matches

"It's official. Bayern Munich now knows who all of their group stage opponents are going to be in this season's installment of the UEFA Champions League in what will be the second season of the new-look group stage format. The German Rekordmeister will take on Chelsea (home), Paris Saint-Germain (away), Club Brugge (home), Arsenal (away), Sporting Lisbon (home), PSV Eindhoven (away), Union Saint-Gilloise (home), and Pafos (away). There's a solid mix of familiar opponents that Bayern have faced in the past in the competition while there's also some less familiar foes."

"FC Bayern against Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Arsenal, among others - there's a lot at stake; these are real highlights for every fan. Such games have everything that defines football. We'll also be up against other traditional clubs like Sporting and PSV, as well as new opponents like Royale Union St. Gilloise and Pafos FC, who promise new stories. We're really looking forward to these challenges and will give our all in every game to achieve our goals,"

"Right off the bat, Vincen Kompany's side have to take on the FIFA Club World Cup champions and last season's Champions League winners in the midst of their Bundesliga campaign, which will more than likely prove to be a difficult start in European competition. Dutch opposition also proved to be a stumbling block for Bayern last season, having lost away to Feyenoord 3-0 in one of the more shocking results of last year's tournament."

Bayern Munich's group stage opponents include top European clubs and unfamiliar sides: Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge, Arsenal, Sporting Lisbon, PSV Eindhoven, Union Saint-Gilloise, and Pafos. The schedule features a challenging early fixture against the FIFA Club World Cup champions and last season's Champions League winners during the Bundesliga campaign. Dutch opponents previously troubled Bayern, evidenced by a 3-0 away loss to Feyenoord last season. Club officials emphasized the high stakes of matches against elite teams and the intrigue of facing traditional and new opponents. The club aims to perform strongly to avoid playoff rounds and progress deep into the competition.

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