Bayern Munich are guaranteed a place in the playoffs for the Champions League's last 16 regardless of Wednesday's result against Slovan Bratislava, but coach Vincent Kompany is still hopeful his side can somehow navigate a top-eight finish.

The young forward Mathys Tel has made the decision to leave Bayern Munich this winter transfer window. Despite his potential and talent, the French attacker has not had the prominence he expected this season under the management of Vincent Kompany, leading him to seek a new opportunity away from the Bavarian club.

Bayern Munich take on Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Wednesday. Preview includes team news, predicted lineups and more.

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.

Harry Kane opened the scoring for the German giants before Kim Min-Jae added a second shortly after the interval

Bayern Munich enter Wednesday's Champions League Matchday 8 knowing that they will at least be in the playoffs, but a victory and some help could lock up a spot in the top-eight for the Bavarians. All 36 teams will be in action as 18 games will take place simultaneously at 3 p.

Bayern Munich are guaranteed a spot in the knockout play-off round but will be feeling they could have been in a far better position in the Champions League group stage

Kane has not won a trophy in 10 years at Tottenham and one season at Bayern, which he joined in August 2023 in a deal worth more than 100 million euros ($110 million).

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