Bayern Munich train ahead of Rome trip and Lazio in UCL last 16
Bayern Munich travel to Lazio in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash this evening.
On the domestic front, Bayern’s bid for a 12th consecutive Bundesliga title has hit the rocks somewhat and they suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat to Leverkusen at the weekend, leaving them trailing their league-leading rivals by five points. Bayern only managed one shot on target in the game, the first time that has happened in eight years.
Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane was also kept quiet in the clash, in an otherwise prolific season where he has scored 28 goals and provided eight assists in all competitions. He has also scored four goals in six Champions League matches and will look to fire his side into the quarter-finals as he seeks the first trophy of his career.
Bayern romped away with 16 points from a possible 18 in their Champions League group, which included Manchester United, while Lazio – who currently lie eighth in Serie A – came second behind Atletico Madrid in Group C.
Follow all the action from the last-16 clash below and get the latest odds and tips here:
Early Lazio team news
Nicolo Rovella returns from suspension for Lazio and Mattia Zaccagni may be back in the squad after a toe injury but Spanish centre-back Patric is still struggling with a shoulder problem. Skipper Ciro Immobile will again lead an attacking triumvirate.
Lazio predicted XI: Provedel; Marusic, Romagnoli, Gila, Hysaj; Guendouzi, Rovella, Alberto; Isaksen, Immobile, Anderson
Luke Baker14 February 2024 18:25
Early Bayern Munich team news
Bayern were handed a boost ahead of the weekend’s clash with Leverkusen, with the return of Kim Min-jae from the Asian Cup. However, Alphonso Davies, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are injured.
Bayern Munich predicted XI: Neuer; Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Guerreiro; Kimmich, Goretzka; Sane, Muller, Musiala; Kane
Luke Baker14 February 2024 18:15
How to watch Lazio v Bayern Munich
Lazio vs Bayern Munich kicks off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 14 February at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
The game will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT. Subscribers can also watch the match live via the Discovery+ app.
If you’re travelling abroad and want to watch major sporting events, you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN round-up is here to help and includes deals on VPNs in the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are, and also with the terms of their service provider.
Luke Baker14 February 2024 18:05
Everything you need to know about Lazio v Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich travel to Lazio in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday.
The Bavarian club have been utterly dominant in Germany in recent matches, but were left short at the weekend as league leaders Bayer Leverkusen extended their points advantage at the top of the table to five. Bayern only managed one shot on target, the first time that has happened in eight years.
Bundesliga top scorer Harry Kane was also kept quiet in the clash, in an otherwise prolific season where he has scored 28 goals and provided eight assists in all competitions. He also scored four goals in six Champions League matches.
Bayern finished top of their Champions League group, while Lazio finished second, four points behind Atletico Madrid.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash:
Luke Baker14 February 2024 17:55
Lazio v Bayern Munich – Champions League updates
Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Lazio v Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16.
Stick with us for full live coverage of the clash in Rome.
Luke Baker14 February 2024 17:54
Olivia Martin is a dedicated sports journalist based in the UK. With a passion for various athletic disciplines, she covers everything from major league championships to local sports events, delivering up-to-the-minute updates and in-depth analysis.
