Barcelona vs Bayern Munich - 5 players to watch out for | UEFA Champions League 2021-22 UEFA Champions League 2021-22

#3 Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

Joshua Kimmich is Bayern Munich's best midfielder.

If Barcelona have Frenkie De Jong, Bayern Munich have Joshua Kimmich pulling the strings in the middle of the park. The 26-year-old has featured in all games so far under Julian Nagelsmann, providing a calm presence in front of the defensive line.

Goalkeepers and centre-backs aside, Kimmich attempts more long balls than any other outfield Bundesliga player. That also helps him create a plethora of goalscoring chances. After four league games this season, he has averaged 2.5 key passes a game.

Kimmich has three assists to his name this campaign. He could be the midfield general Bayern Munich may need against Barcelona to kick off their Champions League campaign with a win.

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#2 Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)

Robert Lewandowski has been in great goalscoring form in 2021.

Some things never change. With just four games played in the Bundesliga, Robert Lewandowski is atop the goalscoring charts, scoring six times for Bayern Munich so far.

He was on target in Bayern Munich's 4-1 statement win over RB Leipzig, scoring from the spot. Lewandowski is a goal-scoring threat every time he steps onto the pitch.

🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski made his Champions League debut #OTD in 2011. The rest is history. 🏆🥇#UCL pic.twitter.com/Q8IavEEnYk

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 13, 2021

The Polish striker also has three assists to his name this campaign. He will look to get on the scoresheet against the Blaugrana, having scored only once in the historic 8-2 drubbing over them last year.

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#1 Memphis Depay (Barcelona)

Memphis Depay has been involved in three of Barcelona's seven goals this season.

When Barcelona kick off their Champions League campaign on Tuesday, they will be without Lionel Messi, the second-most prolific goalscorer in competition history. But they'll hope that their summer signing, Memphis Depay, steps up against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.

The former Manchester United forward has been in great form in 2021. He is coming off a successful international break with the Netherlands, scoring five goals and picking up an assist.

🇳🇱 Memphis Depay = hat-trick hero 🎩💫Predict his 2021/22 season in 3 words 🔮@Memphis | @OnsOranje | #WCQ pic.twitter.com/LgBTIe9t4v

— European Qualifiers (@EURO2020) September 13, 2021

Barcelona have relied on Depay for goals this season. Depay has scored two of their seven La Liga goals and provided an assist this campaign. He is in great touch, and could be one to watch out for on Tuesday.

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