Bayern Munich team news and expected lineup ahead of Benfica clash

Bayern Munich vs Benfica: Predicted Starting XI

GK, Manuel Neuer- After three consecutive clean sheets, Manuel Neuer has found some sort of rhythm in his performances. The German goalkeeper will keep his place in the goal against Benfica.

RB, Raphaël Guerreiro- Vincent Kompany has been using Laimer and Guerreiro in alternate games since Boey got injured. However, the Portuguese full-back has been marginally better than Laimer. Guerreiro may get the nod over Laimer on Wednesday, considering the importance of the game.

CB, Dayot Upamecano- After a horror show in Barcelona, Upamecano will look to make amends by delivering a good performance against Benfica on Wednesday.

CB, Kim Min-jae- The South Korean defender has been in sublime for Bayern over the last few weeks. He will start against Benfica as Kompany has not rotated in defense during the Champions League games this season.

LB, Alphonso Davies- It is a straightforward decision for Kompany in the left-back position. Davies has looked back to his best this season. The 24-year-old full-back will be one of the first names on the team sheet for Bayern against Benfica.