Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has backed Bayern Munich as ‘one of the three or four favourites’ to win the Champions League this season. Maresca’s side face Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena this evening in their opening fixture of the Champions ...

Back in the Champions League for the first time in two years, Chelsea were reminded of their place in Europe's most illustrious club competition as they were humbled by Bayern Munich, falling by a 3-1 scoreline in Munich to open their league phase campaign.

There were a lot of statistics that were in Bayern Munich’s favour beyond the 3-1 scoreline as they beat Chelsea in their opening Champions League group game. Experience at this level can make all the difference and at the Allianz Arena it really showed.

The UEFA Champions League continues with Matchday 1 on Wednesday, Sept. 17 with a matchup between Bayern Munich going against Chelsea at Allianz Arena in Munich. These two squads won the Champions League in consecutive years with Bayern Munich winning the ...