Bayern Munich return to UEFA Champions League duty eager to momentarily retake control of the standings, with Vincent Kompany's men looking to bounce back from their only defeat of the season, a 3-1 loss away at Arsenal on matchday five. That setback briefly halted what has otherwise been an exceptional continental run, and Bayern have since responded by scoring 11 goals across three straight domestic wins, Softfootball reports.
Kompany's side enter this clash with renewed sharpness and attacking fluidity, driven by the imposing presence of Harry Kane and the relentless movement of Bayern's wide forwards. The Bavarians have scored at least twice in seven of their last nine Champions League outings, and they've been especially ruthless in first halves, where they've produced a competition-high 12 goals so far.
Bayern will look to impose their usual high-tempo, front-foot football, pressing Sporting back and controlling possession in midfield. With the battle for the top spot heating up, this fixture presents a prime opportunity for the German champions to reassert their superiority.
