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The biggest Champions League matchup this week is a tilt between Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich has had a tremendous season. In its first 17 games, the team has had a record of 13 wins, three draws, and only one loss with 44 goals scored and only seven conceded.
Josep Guardiola is one of the great managers in recent history. He led Barcelona to 14 major trophies in just four seasons. When he left the club last summer, many wondered when and where he would manage again.
Early Thursday morning, UEFA drew the matchups for the round of 16 at the Champions League. The drawing resulted in a few highly anticipated tilts and some major headlines.
Bayern Munich has already clinched a spot in the round of 16 and will get a chance to redeem their previous effort against BATE Borisov in hopes of winning the top spot in Group F.
Valencia and Bayern Munich will face-off in the most crucial match of Group F for any team.
The third goalie to appear on the Ballon d'Or nominees list is Germany's Manuel Neuer.
After earning second place last season, many expected Bayern Munich to storm through the group stage this year at the UCL. But it has not turned out that way.
Bayern Munich's second match did not go as planned as they outplayed by a determined BATE Borisov side. Last year's runner-ups could not even score until the first minute of the stoppage in the second half, but by that point, they second game was already out of their reach.
The Champions League resumes Tuesday with Groups E, F, G, and H in action.
Let us look at Group F.
Bayern Munich hung on to their lead to defeat Valencia and win their opening match of the UEFA Champions League 2-1.
After an eventful opening day to the Champions League, the final four groups get underway in what should be an equally exciting day. Let's take a look at Group F.
The 2012-13 Champions League Group Stage sees its first round of games take place on Tuesday. 32 club squads will compete to see which will prevail Europe's top club. Here is a look at Group F.
