Bayern Munich host Dinamo Zagreb in their opening match of the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League and will be hoping for a strong start to the competition.
Bayern are in high spirits after a convincing 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel. Harry Kane, who has scored an incredible 40 goals in 35 Bundesliga games, stole the show with his hat-trick.
Dinamo Zagreb, meanwhile, lost momentum as their 23-match winning streak in the league was ended by a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Hadjuk Split. Bayern will be difficult to stop but will hope to bounce back.
The sports news looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the game, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
Bayern Munich – Dinamo Zagreb Live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this UEFA Champions League match in Canada:
TV channels: —
Live stream: DAZN
Unfortunately, the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Dinamo Zagreb cannot be broadcast live on television. For fans in Canada, streaming options are available on DAZN.
What time does Bayern Munich play against Dinamo Zagreb? start?
This Champions League duel will take place in Allianz Arena In Munich, Germany and starts on Tuesday, September 17 at 21:00 local time.
This is how this time is converted throughout Canada:
| Date | Kick-off time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, 17 September | 16:00 |
| Eastern Time | Tue, 17 September | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, 17 September | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain time | Tue, 17 September | 13:00 |
| Pacific Time | Tue, 17 September | 12:00 pm |
Bayern Munich – Dinamo Zagreb Lineups, team news
Bayern Munich must continue to Josip Stanisic (Knee)Tarek Buchmann (thigh) and Hiroki Ito (Foot) who will miss the game against Dinamo Zagreb due to injury.
The return of Leroy Sane to the squad means additional competition for places in attack. Jamal Musiala will certainly take a place.
Alphonso Davis can start before Raphael Guerreiro as left-back, while Michael Olise could come from the right.
Bayern Munich XI (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Neuer (TW) – Kimmich, Kim, Upamecano, Davies – Pavlovic, Palhinha – Olise, Musiala, Gnabry – Kane.
Injured: Stanisic, Buchmann, Ito
Exposed: None
Dinamo Zagreb does not have to worry about injuries ahead of their clash against Bayern Munich, but there could be changes to the lineup after their defeat in the last game.
Sandro Kulenovic He might have a chance to impress against Bayern Munich, as the 24-year-old striker has already scored five goals in six league games this season.
Dinamo Zagreb Expected formation (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Nevisitic (GK) – Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel – Ademi, Sucic – Cordoba, Baturina, Pjaca – Petkovic.
Injured: None
Exposed: None
Bayern Munich – Dinamo Zagreb forecast
The last time the two teams met was in the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League season, when Bayern Munich emerged victorious, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 5-0.
History could repeat itself if the two sides meet here again. With Bayern in top form under coach Vincent Kompany, it will be difficult for Dinamo Zagreb to take anything from this game.
- Prediction: Bayern Munich 3:0 Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs Aston Villa FC
- Juventus vs PSV Eindhoven
- AC Milan vs Liverpool FC
- FC Bayern Munich vs. GNK Dinamo
- Real Madrid CF vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs LOSC Lille
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Prague vs. FC Salzburg
- Bologna FC 1909 – FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- Celtic FC vs SK Slovan Bratislava
- Club Brugge KV vs Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City vs FC Internazionale Milan
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Girona FC
Thursday, September 19
- Feyenoord vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen
- FK Crvena Zvezda vs SL Benfica
- AS Monaco vs FC Barcelona
- Atalanta BC vs Arsenal FC
- Atlético de Madrid vs. RB Leipzig
- Stade Brestois 29 vs. SK Sturm Graz