Champions' League group play continues this coming week as some of the best teams in the world come together for a chance to play for one of the most prestigious awards in the game of football. It looks like Christmas has come early for some fans, as two of the most popular teams from their respective countries will clash together in a battle between Germany and England. Bayern Munch will be taking on Manchester United in the round of six, and it should be quite an interesting match-up depending on how things play out. Bayern currently holds the top spot in their group with thirteen points, which is far more than second and third place, who only hold onto five points at this given time. Manchester United, who currently sits at the bottom with 4 points, could sneak their way into the second-place spot, and hold onto a promotional spot if they can will their way to a victory over the best team in their pool. This game plays lots of importance for multiple teams, as it could be the decider of who will push on-ward, and who will fail to get into promotion. Let's take a look at what these two teams have been up to, and how this one should play out!

Manchester United vs Bayern Munich Preview and Analysis
Bayern Munich is one of the best football clubs in the world, and they've continued to show why inside and outside of Champions League play. In their last five matches, they've won three, drawn one, and lost one match as well. Of these five, the most recent is where they've felt their first loss since November 1st which was previously backed by a draw as well. Losing 5-1 to the 7th ranked team in the Bundesliga, they had shown glimpses of vulnerability for the first time in a few months. Scoring only one goal in their last two games, this doesn't seem like a concern to worry, but certainly may show that they're not at the top of their game at the moment. In their last five games against Manchester United, they've won the last three, while drawing one, and losing one prior to those wins. Bayern should still feel confident coming into this match-up, but they shouldn't overlook the English squad, especially in their current form.

Manchester United is hoping to do what some may think is the impossible, and that's to give Bayern their first loss in group play. In their last five games, they've lost two, drawn one, and won two. Struggling to find some consistency all season long, Manchester United would like to get back to their winning ways, but at this point in time it seems easier said than done. They've allowed eight goals against themselves between their last five matches, and though they've scored eleven themselves, it hasn't helped in most situations as they've been matching the score of their opponents. Manchester United has struggled to get the better of Bayern in recent history, but they've managed to only lose the last two games against their opponent by one goal. If Manchester United can prepare themselves the way they have in previous years, there's a small chance they may be able to walk out of this game with at least a point and leave their fate in the hands of the other two teams.

Both of these teams are household names and are beloved for many reasons in football today. Unfortunately, only one team can win, and that'll be Bayern Munch. They've failed to lose a single game this far in group play, and it's hard to imagine them dropping back-back-back games as they close out 2023. Look for Bayern to keep the pace, find the holes in Manchester's game, and ultimately walk away with the victory.

Prediction: Bayern Munch