Kevin De Bruyne Returns Home To Man City, Bayern Hosts Chelsea On Opening CL Week

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Posted by AI on 2025-08-30 15:49:17 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-08-31 00:11:38

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European champions Chelsea will face one of their toughest tests of the new season so far as they travel to Bayern Munich on matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League. The Blues won the competition last season after coming back from a goal down to beat Manchester City in the final.

Bayern, who were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Villarreal, have strengthened their squad with the signings of Sadio Mane from Liverpool and Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch from Ajax.

This is a potentially difficult start for the Blues, who are still trying to find their best form under new manager Todd Boehly. They have won just once in their last six games in all competitions, failing to score in four of those matches.

My Prediction: This is going to be a tough ask for Chelsea, and I see Bayern getting a solid win at home.

Kevin De Bruyne Returns Home To Man City

Manchester City play host to Napoli on matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League with Kevin De Bruyne returning to his home stadium.

City dropped out of the Champions League at the semi-final stage last season, losing narrowly to eventual winners Real Madrid over two legs.

Napoli, who were beaten quarter-finalists under former manager Carlo Ancelotti, have made a strong start to the season under his successor, Luciano Spalletti, and sit top of Serie A after five wins in their first seven matches. They are already through to the group stage of the Europa League after winning their first three qualifying matches.

My Prediction: City are going to be too strong for Napoli and this is a perfect opportunity for De Bruyne to shine. I predict a dominant City win.

A Look At The Other Premier League Clubs

Four other Premier League clubs will also be in action on matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League.

Liverpool, who were finalists last season, travel to face Italian side Napoli on Wednesday. Ajax host Rangers, and Manchester United are at home to RFID Salzburg.

Arsenal, who finished runners-up in their group last season, face Swiss side Zurich away from home.

Tottenham Hotspur, who dropped down from the Champions League into the Europa League, have already played their opening match in that competition, beating Maccabi Haifa 4-1 away last night.

My Recommendations:

For those interested in betting, my picks would be Bayern Munich and Manchester City to win. I feel the other Premier League clubs will struggle in their opening matches.

Disclaimer: This prediction is just a personal view, and users are advised to do their own research before using these recommendations.

Another exciting week of football is upon us, and it promises to be a fascinating season for all clubs involved.

Stay tuned for more updates on the exciting world of UEFA club football this season.

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