Bayern Munich predicted lineup vs Benfica - Champions League
By Tom Gott
Bayern Munich have been running riot in the Champions League so far this season but face arguably their toughest test of the group stage in the shape of a trip to Portuguese giants Benfica.
Julian Nagelsmann's side are in imperious form, having thumped Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 at the weekend, but Benfica are no pushovers and beat Barcelona by the same 3-0 scoreline as Bayern did.
Here's how the boss could set up.
1. Goalkeeper & defenders
Manuel Neuer (GK) - His place is never under threat, but with Sven Ulreich out injured, Neuer is the obvious starter.
Benjamin Pavard (RB) - Pavard is back from suspension and can reclaim his spot on the right.
Niklas Sule (CB) - He's been filling in for Pavard but can now return to centre-back this time.
Dayot Upamecano (CB) - The first-choice defender under Nagelsmann, Upamecano is definitely going to keep his place.
Lucas Hernandez (LB) - Alphonso Davies was complaining of a thigh problem last time out and may well need to be rested for this one.
2. Midfielders
Joshua Kimmich (DM) - One half of the scariest midfield in football, Kimmich has been playing some outstanding football of late.
Leon Goretzka (DM) - Bagged an assist in the first half against Bayer and was taken off at half time to save his legs.
Serge Gnabry (RM) - Gnabry was on form last time out, bagging two goals in just two minutes.
Thomas Muller (AM) - A typical Muller performance from the 32-year-old against Bayer, with one goal and one assist.
Leroy Sane (LM) - Sane has been enjoying life back on the left wing and will be looking to add a few more goals to his collection.
3. Forward
Robert Lewandowski (ST) - Duh.