Bayern Munich defeated Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the final league phase match in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the German side still failed to qualify directly to the last 16. Only the top eight teams advanced directly to the last 16,

Bayern Munich take on Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Allianz Arena. Kickoff is set for an 9 p.m. CET local time start in Germany, making it an 8 p.m. GMT kickoff in the UK. It's a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT start in the US and Canada, and a 7 a.m. AEDT kickoff in Australia on Thursday morning.

Vincent Kompany's side had already confirmed at least a play-off spot prior to the game, but other results did not go their way, meaning they finished in 12th

Bayern Munich still have work to do as they target a top-eight finish in the Champions League. Bayern Munich vs Slovan Bratislava best bets Bayern Munich – 4.5 Asian handicap with bet365

Follow the highlights from the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 match between Bayern Munich and Slovan Bratislava, being played at the Aliianz Arena in Germany.

Bayern Munich did what they had to do on Wednesday, but it was not enough for them to avoid a Champions League play-off.

Bayern Munich's shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord last week seriously damaged their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League table and progressing straight to the round

Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller can see that his squad will have an advantage over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday, but that doesn’t mean the Bavarians will be looking past the 35th placed team (entering the match day).