With a spot in the knockouts already secure, Bayern Munich have a chance to sneak into the top eight of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday when the league phase comes to a close. Bayern enter Matchday 8 in 15th place but are just one point shy of a spot in the top eight and so direct passageway to the round of 16 is a real possibility for Vincent Kompany's side.

Bayern Munich still have work to do as they target a top-eight finish in the Champions League. Bayern Munich vs Slovan Bratislava best bets Bayern Munich – 4.5 Asian handicap with bet365

The final day of the Champions League group stage promises drama, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich still fighting for an automatic spot in the knockout rounds and Manchester City currently out of playoffs spots.

The 21-year-old has signed from second-tier Koln with the long term in mind while uncertainty reigns over the experienced No 1

On loan at Stuttgart, the 28-year-old Alexander Nübel is another potential successor for Neuer. Urbig’s signing means Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness can likely count on Nübel in goal again next season, too. Nübel extended his Bayern contract last year to 2029.

Bayern Munich have signed goalkeeper talent Jonas Urbig from second division Cologne as a potential successor of Manuel Neuer, the Bundesliga leaders have confirmed. Bayern said late Monday that under-21 national team player Urbig has signed a contract until 2029.