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,

Harry Kane helps Bayern Munich to beat Slovan Bratislava but victory is only good enough to earn the German club a play-off spot in the.

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.

Bayern Munich concluded the league phase of the 2024-25 Champions League by reaching the knockout stage playoffs with a 12th-place finish after a 3-1 win over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday.

Attempt saved. Mathys Tel (FC Bayern München) header from the centre of the box is saved.

Bayern Munich need a big win over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night to have any chance of securing a top-eight finish in the league phase of the Champions League.Interestingly, Bayern coach

MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) -Bayern Munich eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday but the Germans missed out on a top-eight finish and automatic qualification and will go into a playoff for a spot in the Round of 16.