Champions League returns on Tuesday night.
Bayern Munich face Shaktar Donetsk in the final 16 of the Champions League, and after their 8-0 demolishing of sorry Hamburg over the weekend, the Ukrainian outfit could not have picked a worse time to face the Bundesliga giants with their confidence flying-high.
Here’s how we think Guardiola’s side will line-up tonight:
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GK – Manuel Neuer
Surely the first name on the Pep Guardiola’s starting XI – the German stopper has been outstanding between the posts.
RB – Rafinha
The defender is struggling with a slight knock, but is likely to make the clash to boost the defence and the attack on the wing.
CB – Mehdi Benatia
Benatia so often makes the job in defence look easy, but will need to be on top-form against Shaktar striker Luiz Adriano, who already has nine goals in the competition.
CB – Jerome Boateng
A flop at Manchester City, the German has become a pivotal figure at the heart of the defence in one of the most successful and exciting teams in Europe.
LB – Juan Bernat
The 21-year-old has adapted to life with the Bundesliga giants expertly in his first season with the club. His quick-feet will cause problems for the Shaktar defence on the flank.
RCM – Xabi Alonso
Alonso missed the 8-0 victory over Hamburg with a hamstring strain, but the Spaniard could return for the first-leg, and would be a huge boost for the Bundesliga giants.
LCM – David Alaba
A bright spark for Bayern, the 22-year-old’s work-rate and creative spark will cause problems for Shaktar.
RW – Arjen Robben
Robben netted a double at the weekend, and doesn’t show any signs of becoming less of a nightmare for defenders at 31-years-old.
AM – Thomas Müller
One of three Bayern players who scored two goals in the 8-0 thrashing of Hamburg, the 25-year-old is a huge threat in front of goal.
LW – Mario Götze
Along with Robben and Muller, Gotze was at the double over the weekend, and will be high in confidence as he begins to cement a key role with the German giants.
ST – Robert Lewandowski
The Poland international has scored twice in the Champions League far, and eight in the league – the striker will be desperate to get on the scoresheet, and is certain to get chances.
