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FC Bayern Munich started the Champions League season with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City and needed a win to maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout rounds.
The FC Bayern footballers achieved their first win of this Champions League season with a 3-0 win against Benfica Lisbon. A week after the 2-2 draw against Manchester City, the German double winner initially had problems at the Estádio da Luz for a long time, but ultimately deserved to win thanks to goals from Klara Bühl (74th), Pernille Harder (80th) and Franziska Kett (88th).
Coach José Barcala's team scored three important points in the fight for the knockout rounds. In the final four games of the league phase they have to prove themselves against strong competition: on October 28th they will play against Real Madrid, followed by duels with Paris Saint-Germain, Austria Vienna and defending champions FC Barcelona.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
FC Bayern Munich will face Real Madrid in their next game.
Very likely · Within days
FC Bayern Munich will try to qualify for the knockout rounds with wins against Paris Saint-Germain, Austria Vienna and FC Barcelona.
Likely · Within weeks

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