Bayern preparing for Champions League's crunch time

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Bayern Munich is approaching the end of 2025 with eight matches remaining, including Saturday's Bundesliga game against Freiburg and the UEFA Champions League showdown against Arsenal next Wednesday.

The Bavarians are facing key contract extensions, the return of long-term injured players Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, and a league record.

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