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  Bayern Munich host FC Barcelona in their final group stage match of the Champions League, and it’s a defining match for the European hopes of Xavi’s side. Should Benfica beat Dynamo Kyiv, who are without a win in the group stage so far, Barcelona will have to secure all three points against Bayern, or they will drop down into the Europa League. There is no such stress for Julian Nagelsmann and his men. Five wins from five means they are already safely through, and after cruising past the Spanish side at the Nou Camp, they will be confident of doing so again at home. Bayern Munich vs Barcelona Preview Bayern Munich are at the top of the Bundesliga standings at the moment and have also topped their Champions League group. The Bavarian giants edged arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund to a crucial 3-2 victory in their previous game and are likely to rest some of their key players on Wednesday. Barcelona, on the other hand, have endured a difficult campaign so far and will need a victory ag...

Lionel Messi won the men’s Ballon d’Or for a record-extending seventh time on 29th November, ending the year in style after a brilliant final season with Barcelona and earning his first major international trophy with Argentina. The Argentine star gave an interview to France Football after the magazine awarded him his seventh Ballon d'Or, and plenty of ground was covered. "I'm happy with everything that has been happening," Messi said. "But, I do have to admit that sometimes I would like to be able to go out unnoticed and enjoy family time without being recognised." "I'm not complaining, though, as it's always nice to receive a compliment or a smile or to be asked for a photo. I'm used to that and it has become normal for me." "I am a different person when around those I trust, like my friends and family. With others, maybe I'm a little shy." "With the people I know, I'm normal and in good spirits and ...