MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday. A rematch of the 2012 final at the same venue, won on penalties by the English club, Bayern have little time to settle after a summer of upheaval, particularly up front. Forwards Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Thomas Mueller and Mathys Tel all left in the summer. Only two replacements have been brought in: Luis Diaz, from Liverpool, and Nicolas Jackson, from Chelsea on loan.

Drei Spiele, drei Siege, 14 Tore: In der Bundesliga dominieren die Münchner schon wieder. Wie gut die Mannschaft wirklich ist, lässt sich nicht national ermitteln. Nun steht ein…

MUNICH: Bayern Munich’s revamped line-up faces an early test in their Champions League opener at home against Club World Cup winners Chelsea on Wednesday. A rematch of the 2012…

That is a beautifully executed goal to get Chelsea back into this. Bayern’s midfield pressed forward trying to nick the ball high up, and there was so much space left behind for…