But Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona remain locked in Champions League orbit. Theirs is a celestial drama that has never burned brighter. As Bayern travels to Barça this week, the stage is set for a showdown of cosmic proportions.

Two giants in Barcelona and Bayern Munich meet at the Camp Nou - a contest matching up arguably the best attacks on the continent. That should mean great news for the neutral and the bookmakers aren't taking any chances. Over 3.5 goals is an odds-on price across the board; some go as short as 5/6 on that outcome.

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Vincent Kompany may have a no-holds barred approach to playing intensity, but the Bayern Munich head coach is keeping an even keel ahead of this week’s momentous Champions League clash vs. FC Barcelona.