Thomas Tuchel has issued a warning to Manchester United ahead of their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The German giants have not lost a group stage game in the competition for six years and 39 matches, making it a daunting task for the Red Devils to progress to the knockout stage.

Bayern Munich's impressive record

Bayern Munich's last defeat in the group stage of the Champions League came in September 2017 against Paris Saint-Germain. Since then, they have gone on an unbeaten run of 39 games in the competition. Despite already qualifying from Group A, Tuchel has made it clear that his team will not be taking it easy and will look to extend their unbeaten record to 40 games.

Tuchel's warning to Man Utd

Tuchel emphasized that Bayern Munich will play like champions and expect a top performance from his team. He acknowledged that Manchester United will give their all to progress in the competition but hopes his side can match their enthusiasm and energy. Tuchel also mentioned that playing at Old Trafford is always a big game and they are preparing in the best possible way to face a strong United side.

Bayern Munich's response to defeats

Bayern Munich has only suffered two defeats this season, both of which were followed by convincing wins in the next game. They lost to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup and Saarbrucken in the German Cup but responded with 4-0 victories. This resilience shows the strength of the team and will be a cause for concern for Erik ten Hag and his Manchester United side.

Jamal Musiala returns from injury

Former Chelsea academy player Jamal Musiala is set to start for Bayern Munich after recovering from injury. The 20-year-old German international, who previously represented England U21s, expressed his team's determination to defend their proud Champions League record. Musiala acknowledged the danger posed by Manchester United and stated that Bayern Munich will not underestimate them.

Harry Kane to face Manchester United

Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Harry Kane will start for Bayern Munich against Manchester United. Kane, who was also a target for United in the summer, has been in excellent form for his new club, scoring 22 goals in 19 games. The England captain has a career record of seven goals in 20 games against Manchester United, making him a significant threat to their defense.