Bayern Munich will aim to kick off their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign with a bang as they host Dinamo Zagreb in their opener.
The Bavarian giants are riding high after a dominant 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel, with Harry Kane stealing the spotlight by netting a hat-trick, bringing his tally to an incredible 40 goals in 35 Bundesliga games.
Meanwhile, Dinamo Zagreb’s momentum took a hit, as their 23-match unbeaten run in the league was snapped by a 1-0 loss to local rivals Hadjuk Split. They’ll be looking to bounce back, but Bayern will be tough to stop.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Zagreb live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this UEFA Champions League match in the U.S.:
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Live stream: Paramount+, ViX
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What time does Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Zagreb kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany and kicks off on Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Sept. 17 | 12:00 p.m. |
Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Zagreb lineups, team news
Bayern Munich continue to be without Josip Stanisic (knee), Tarek Buchmann (thigh) and Hiroki Ito (foot) who will miss their clash with Dinamo Zagreb due to injury.
Leroy Sane's return to the squad means additional competition for places in attack, with Jamal Musiala set to occupy one spot for sure.
Alphonso Davies may start ahead of Raphael Guerreiro at left-back, while Michael Olise could feature from the right.
Bayern Munich XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, Kim, Upamecano, Davies — Pavlovic, Palhinha — Olise, Musiala, Gnabry — Kane.
Injured: Stanisic, Buchmann, Ito
Suspended: None
Dinamo Zagreb have no injury issues to worry about for their clash with Bayern Munich. However, there could be changes in their lineup following their loss in the last match.
Sandro Kulenovic may have a chance to impress against Bayern Munich with the 24-year-old striker having scored five goals in six league matches this season.
Dinamo Zagreb predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Nevisitic (GK) — Ristovski, Theophile-Catherine, Mmaee, Pierre-Gabriel — Ademi, Sucic — Cordoba, Baturina, Pjaca — Petkovic.
Injured: None
Suspended: None
Bayern Munich vs. Dinamo Zagreb Prediction
Both sides met most recently during the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League campaign. Bayern Munich were the victors that day, defeating Dinamo Zagreb 5-0.
History could repeat itself when both sides clash again here. With the Bavarians looking like their dominant selves under manager Vincent Kompany, it will be difficult for Dinamo Zagreb to get something out of this game.
- Prediction: Bayern Munich 3-0 Dinamo Zagreb
Champions League fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, September 17
- BSC Young Boys vs. Aston Villa FC
- Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven
- AC Milan vs. Liverpool FC
- FC Bayern München vs. GNK Dinamo
- Real Madrid C.F. vs. VfB Stuttgart
- Sporting Clube de Portugal vs. LOSC Lille
Wednesday, September 18
- AC Sparta Praha vs. FC Salzburg
- Bologna FC 1909 vs. FC Shakhtar Donetsk
- Celtic FC vs. SK Slovan Bratislava
- Club Brugge KV vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Manchester City vs. FC Internazionale Milano
- 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
