Two individuals from Chelsea's previous encounter with Bayern Munich remain with the team, while one of them now serves as the Blues' coach.
Chelsea and Bayern Munich are set to clash once again in the Champions League, with Wednesday's match marking the first of eight league phase fixtures for both teams. This encounter promises to be an exciting one, as both clubs have a history of success in this prestigious Champions League tournament.
In 2012, Frank Lampard, the current manager of Chelsea, captained the team to their first Champions League title at the Allianz Arena. The victory was a significant milestone for the London-based club, and it remains their last Champions League triumph to date.
Fast forward to the 2019/20 season, and Chelsea faced off against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last 16. However, the match, played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, did not go as planned for the Blues, with Bayern Munich securing a 7-1 aggregate victory.
Interestingly, Bayern Munich and Chelsea have both emerged victorious when facing each other in the Champions League at some point in the tournament. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming Champions League match.
As for the current squads, there are some notable changes. Reece James, who scored his first Champions League goal against Ajax, is the only player from Chelsea's last Allianz Arena visit who is still with the team. Willy Caballero, who won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021, is now the assistant coach at Stamford Bridge.
The departure of key players such as Andreas Christensen, Kurt Zouma, and N'Golo Kante has left a significant gap in the Chelsea squad. However, the young and talented Reece James has stepped up to the plate, taking on the captaincy of his boyhood club.
The odds for this highly anticipated Champions League match favor Bayern Munich at 8/11, with a draw at 16/5 and a Chelsea win also at 16/5. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is for certain: the battle between Chelsea and Bayern Munich is always a thrilling spectacle.
Enzo Maresca, who will oversee his first Champions League league phase match with Chelsea, will be eager to make his mark in this prestigious Champions League competition. With the rich history between these two clubs and the current form of both teams, this Champions League match promises to be a memorable one.
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