Can Barcelona survive in the Champions League without Lionel Messi? Have they done enough business in the summer transfer window to withstand the might of Bayern Munich? As all these questions and more come to your mind, let's take a closer look at one of the most interesting games in the 2021 UEFA Champions League that are set to take place on the 15th at Camp Nou.

Champions League: Group E

Barcelona loyalists don't need a reminder of their games against Bayern Munich that has seen some hits and misses. While the latter has managed to get the better of the two, it is always quite exciting to witness a Champions League group stage game where two teams with history and rivalry come together. While the news about one of the greatest footballers moving away from Camp Nou still echoes in the hearts of Barcelona fans, they need to put everything else aside and get prepared for Wednesday's clash against Bayern Munich.

Date and Venue

The Group E clash between Barcelona and Bayern Munich is bound to kick off on the 15th of September and is going to be held in front of thousands of fans at Camp Nou.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Team News

Barcelona

While Barcelona doesn't have any players facing suspension, they do have a few players who have been ruled out due to injury. The list includes Martin Braithwaite, who picked up a long term injury last week, Ousmane Dembele and Sergio Aguero, who have already been ruled out due to injuries and Danish striker Ansu Fatti, who is yet to complete his full recovery.

Bayern Munich

Kingsley Coman and Corentin Tolisso are currently the only two players who are out of the squad due to injuries and it looks highly unlikely that they will even make the bench on the 15th. However, that does not seem to undermine Bayern as their frontline could include Robert Lewandowski, Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala. So if you are looking to place bets and want to consider football betting, you can do so with BritainBet.

Players to Look Out For

With squads composed of World Cup Winners and Champions League Winners, there are several players to look out for when Barcelona take on Bayern. So here are a few top players that could grace the occasion with their stellar performances.

Robert Lewandowski

Lewandowski has scored 28 goals in the Champions League, which is eight more than any other player. Since his record against Barcelona and recent form seems to be on fire, you can expect Robert “lewangoalski” to do what he does best.

Memphis Depay

Memphis Depay has all that a forward requires to be a top goalscorer and could be vital in Barcelona's lineup against Bayern. If served with a good assist, Depay can go ahead and seal the deal for Barcelona.

Thomas Muller

If you look at Muller's stats against Barcelona, you will understand that they are his favourite opponents. Thomas Muller has scored six goals in five Champions League games against Barcelona and his fine form is expected to continue.

Barcelona vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-head

A close look into the head-to-head stats between Barcelona and Bayern Munich does not end well for the ones from Camp Nou. While the two European giants have met on several occasions, their previous meeting will be remembered forever as it ended in an 8-2 victory for Bayern Munich. However, Barcelona has also managed to come out as the better team on certain occasions.

Head-to-head	Results
Barcelona	2
Bayern Munich	6
Draw	1

Barcelona and Bayern Munich: Recent Form

While the departure of Messi has created a huge impact, Barcelona has understood that it's time to move on. With recent signings like Memphis Depay, Barcelona have stepped things up and want to push forward both in the league and Champions League. Their last five outings saw them clinch three victories while one ended in a draw and the final game ended as a loss. On the other hand, Bayern Munich is as powerful as ever and continue to dominate proceedings when they meet with an opponent. Their last five outings, unlike Barcelona, have all ended in victories. Due to that, there is a lot to look forward to when these giants of European football meet on the 15th.