Bayern Munich travel to Israel for their opening Group A UEFA Champions League tie with Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday.
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Bayern Munich travel to Israel for their opening Group A UEFA Champions League tie with Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday.
The Germans have started to find their best form after a slow start to the campaign and they will be aiming to get off to a winning start in Europe against group minnows Maccabi.
Franck Ribery could be handed his first start of the season after he proved his fitness with a goal at the weekend against Borussia Dortmund.
Strike duo Miroslav Klose and Luca Toni are both missing through injury meaning Mario Gomez will lead the attack for Louis van Gaal's men.
Mark van Bommel, Martin Demichelis and Andreas Gorlitz are still sidelined for the German titans.
Maccabi, who are preparing for their first-ever home game in the group stages, are missing midfielder Tiago Dutra with a knee injury.
Colombian midfielder John Jairo Culma is unavailable for Maccabi due to suspension.
