With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.

Bayern Munich's shock 3-0 defeat at the hands of Feyenoord last week seriously damaged their chances of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League table and progressing straight to the round

Bayern Munich is building for the future by snapping up goalkeeper Jonas Urbig from Cologne. The Bavarian powerhouse announced the transfer late Monday, though it had been expected for some time. The 21-year-old Urbig is considered one of Germany’s best young goalkeepers,

The 21-year-old has signed from second-tier Koln with the long term in mind while uncertainty reigns over the experienced No 1

Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper talent Jonas Urbig from second division Cologne as a potential successor of Manuel Neuer, the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed. Bayern said late Monday that under-21 national team player Urbig has signed a contract until 2029.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany says "anything is possible" despite his team only holding a slim chance of finishing in the Champions League top eight ahead of their last league match against Slovan Bratislava at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Bayern Munich is crunching the numbers to see under what scenarios it can achieve a “top eight finish” in the Champions League: Although very complicated, Bayern did not give up on finishing in the top 8 in order to avoid the playoffs.