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      Is Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham on TV? Channel, live stream, kick off time and team news for Europa Conference League

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      TOTTENHAM boss Nuno Espirito Santo heads to Portugal to face Pacos de Ferreira in a brand new competition.The Uefa Europa Conference League is a new mini tournament that will give more teams access to the Europa League, which is itself being cut down in size.
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      Heung-min Son scored Tottenham’s first goal of the season in a 1-0 win over champions Manchester CityCredit: Alamy
      And given Spurs have had so little to cheer about since the end of last season, Nuno will be desperate to have his players focused on the task in hand at the Capital do Movel Municipal Stadium.
      What time does Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham kick off?

      Pacos de Ferreira vs Spurs is on Thursday August 19, 2021.
      The Uefa Conference League first leg clash kicks off at 7.30pm UK time.
      It takes place at the 9,000-capacity Estadio Capital do Movel Municipal.
      This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other in their history.

      What TV channel is the match on and can I live stream it?

      Pacos de Ferreira vs Tottenham is available to watch on Premier Sports, which you can subscribe to for £11.99 a month by clicking HERE.
      The site’s Premier Player is available for download onto your mobile device or tablet.

      What is the team news?
      Harry Kane will miss the tie in Portugal, and has not travelled with his team-mates.
      Kane is still working on his fitness after returning from holiday.
      Spurs boss Nuno said: “He is getting his fitness better each day.
      “He is going to work today, he is going to work tomorrow, he’ll join the group on Friday and Saturday we will make a decision [on whether he could face Wolves on Sunday].”
      Nuno has confirmed none of the XI who started against Man City at the weekend will play in Portugal. More

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      Thor vs Devon Larratt: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, how to watch fight, undercard latest

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      MAN MOUNTAIN Thor is still fighting next month – despite opponent Eddie Hall pulling out with a detached bicep.Instead he now faces arm wrestling legend Devon Larratt – on the same Sept 18 date – in Dubai.
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      When is Thor vs Larratt?
      Hafthor ‘Thor’ Bjonsson vs Devon Larratt takes place on Saturday, September 18.
      The fight will be held in Dubai.
      The ring walks for the main event are expected around 10pm UK time.
      What TV channel and live stream is Thor vs Larratt on?
      Thor vs Larratt will be broadcast live on the CoreSports streaming platform in the UK.
      The show costs £7.99 to watch on PPV.
      Eddie Hall has pulled out of the fight with a detached bicep injuryCredit: INSTAGRAM: EDDIEHALLWSM
      Who is fighting on the undercard?
      CrossFit’s Josh Bridges vs Jacob Heppner, Avril Mathie, Stefi Cohen and pro boxer Martin Bakole also feature on the card.

      Thor vs Devon Larratt
      Josh Bridges vs Jacob Heppner
      Avril Mathie vs Stefi Cohen
      Martin Bakole vs TBA
      Plus more to be announced

      What have they said?
      Thor: “And it’s on! Finally a fight confirmed for September 18th!
      “[Devon Larratt] Good luck, you’ll need it this time around!” 
      Larratt: “I have a hard time with the word no. Thanks [Thor] and [Core Sports] for the opportunity. Five weeks for Lincoln hawk to become Rocky.” More

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      Soccer Aid 2021 team line ups: Who is playing for England and the World XI at the Etihad?

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      SOCCER AID is drawing closer as the England and the Rest of the World teams do battle in Manchester.The English will be out for revenge after suffering defeat on penalties against the World XI at Stamford Bridge last year.
      Wayne Rooney and Usain Bolt will be among the players facing off in Soccer Aid
      And fans will be in full attendance at the Etihad after last year’s event at Stamford Bridge was played behind closed doors.
      Who is in the England team for Soccer Aid?
      Olly Murs
      Wayne Rooney
      James Arthur
      Paul Scholes
      Gary Neville
      Paddy McGuinness
      Jamie Redknapp
      Chunkz
      Fara Williams
      Mark Wright (Towie star)
      Ashley Cole
      Liv Cooke
      Kelly Smith
      David James
      Emile Heskey
      Mark Wright (former England footballer)
      Management
      Sven-Goran Eriksson (manager)
      Micah Richards
      David Seaman
      Who is in the World XI for Soccer Aid?
      Usain Bolt
      Tom Grennan
      Roman Kemp
      Kem Cetinay
      Ore Oduba
      Roberto Carlos
      Nigel de Jong
      Patrice Evra
      Rivaldo
      Management
      Harry Redknapp (manager)

      When is Soccer Aid 2021 and how can I watch it?

      Soccer Aid 2021 will be held on Saturday, September 4.
      Kick-off is at 7.30pm.
      It will be broadcast on ITV1 with Alex Scott presenting alongside Dermot O’Leary.
      To stream it live, head to the ITV Hub. More

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      F1 calendar 2021: Grand Prix times, schedule, tracks as Japan Grand Prix CANCELLED, Belgian Grand Prix NEXT

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      FORMULA ONE race organisers are certainly earning their salaries this year, with more tweaks to the calendar than in living memory.The Japanese Grand Prix is the latest race to get culled from the F1 calendar, following on from Singapore and Australia.

      🏁 F1 2021 calendar: practice times, dates and racetrack info
      Lewis Hamilton is aiming to become the outright most successful driver of all timeCredit: Getty
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      The Brit, 36, moved level with Michael Schumacher on seven world titles last year and will become the outright top dog if he collects the most points across this season’s races.
      In a season that has already seen shifts and changes to the calendar, the Australian Grand Prix was due to take place on the weekend of March 21, but was put back to November 21.
      Then the Melbourne event was cancelled altogether due to rising Covid cases Down Under.
      And in April the world governing body approved sprint races in the British, Brazilian and Italian Grand Prix as a replacement for qualifying.
      Here is how the F1 calendar unfolds in 2021 with our race by race schedule.
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      F1 calendar 2021
      All timings below are UK time.
      🇧🇭 Bahrain Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir
      Friday, March 26: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, March 27: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, March 28: Race (4pm)

      🇮🇹 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola
      Friday, April 16: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, April 17: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, April 18: Race (2pm)

      🇵🇹 Portuguese Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Autodromo Internacional do Algarve
      Friday, April 30: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (3pm)
      Saturday, May 1: Practice 3 (12pm), Qualifying (3pm)
      Sunday, May 2: Race (3pm)

      🇪🇸 Spanish Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Max Verstappen 3. Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
      Friday, May 7: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 8: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 9: Race (2pm)

      🇲🇨 Monaco Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Carlos Sainz 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo
      Thursday, May 20: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, May 22: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, May 23: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇿 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix Result: 1. Sergio Perez 2. Sebastian Vettel 3. Pierre Gasly

      Venue: Baku City Circuit
      Friday, June 4: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, June 5: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, June 6: Race (1pm)

      🇨🇦 Canadian Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇹🇷 Turkish Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇫🇷 French Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Sergio Perez

      Venue: Circuit Paul Ricard, Le Castellet
      Friday, June 18: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 19: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 20: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇹 Styrian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Lewis Hamilton 3.Valtteri Bottas

      Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
      Friday, June 25: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, June 26: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, June 27: Race (2pm)

      🇦🇹 Austrian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Max Verstappen 2. Valtteri Bottas 3. Lando Norris

      Venue: Red Bull Ring, Spielberg
      Friday, July 2: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 3: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, July 4: Race (2pm)

      🇬🇧 British Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Lewis Hamilton 2. Charles Leclerc 3. Valtteri Bottas
      *Inaugural sprint race replaces classic qualifying.

      Venue: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire
      Friday, July 16: Practice 1 (11.30am), Practice 2 (4.30pm)
      Saturday, July 17: Practice 3 (12pm), SPRINT RACE (3pm)*
      Sunday, July 18: Race (3pm)

      🇭🇺 Hungarian Grand Prix
      🏆 Grand Prix result: 1. Esteban Ocon 2. Lewis Hamilton 3. Carlos Sainz Jr

      Venue: Hungaroring, Budapest
      Friday, July 30: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, July 31: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 1: Race (2pm)

      🇧🇪 Belgian Grand Prix – NEXT

      Venue: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
      Friday, August 27: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, August 28: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, August 29: Race (2pm)

      🇳🇱 Dutch Grand Prix

      Venue: Zandvoort
      Friday, September 3: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 4: Practice 3 (11am), Qualifying (2pm)
      Sunday, September 5: Race (2pm)

      🇮🇹 Italian Grand Prix 2

      Venue: Autodromo Nazionale Monza
      Friday, September 10: Practice 1 (10.30am), Practice 2 (2pm)
      Saturday, September 11: Practice 3 (11am), SPRINT RACE (2PM)
      Sunday, September 12: Race (2pm)

      🇷🇺 Russian Grand Prix

      Venue: Sochi Autodrom
      Friday, September 24: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, September 25: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, September 26: Race (1pm)

      🇸🇬 Singapore Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇯🇵 Japanese Grand Prix – CANCELLED

      🇺🇸 United States Grand Prix

      Venue: Circuit of The Americas, Austin, Texas
      Friday, October 22: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 23: Practice 3 (7pm), Qualifying (10pm)
      Sunday, October 24: Race (8pm)

      🇲🇽 Mexico City Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City
      Friday, October 29: Practice 1 (5.30pm), Practice 2 (9pm)
      Saturday, October 30: Practice 3 (5pm), Qualifying (8pm)
      Sunday, October 31: Race (7pm)

      🇧🇷 Brazil Grand Prix

      Venue: Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace, Interlagos
      Friday, November 5: Practice 1 (2.30pm), Practice 2 (6pm)
      Saturday, November 6: Practice 3 (3pm), SPRINT RACE (6PM)
      Sunday, November 7: Race (5pm)

      🇦🇺 Australian Grand Prix

      Venue: Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit
      Friday, November 19: Practice 1 (1.30am), Practice 2 (5am)
      Saturday, November 20: Practice 3 (3am), Qualifying (6am)
      Sunday, November 21: Race (6am)

      🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Grand Prix

      Venue: Jeddah Street Circuit
      Friday, December 3: Practice 1 (12.30pm), Practice 2 (4pm)
      Saturday, December 4: Practice 3 (1pm), Qualifying (4pm)
      Sunday, December 5: Race (4pm)

      🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

      Venue: Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island
      Friday, December 10: Practice 1 (9.30am), Practice 2 (1pm)
      Saturday, December 11: Practice 3 (10am), Qualifying (1pm)
      Sunday, December 12: Race (1pm) More

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      When is Soccer Aid 2021, what are the team line ups and how can I get tickets?

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      SOCCER AID is back!Stars from the world of celebrity and sport – such as Usain Bolt and Olly Murs – do battle on the pitch as England aim to bounce back after losing to the Rest Of The World XI in 2020.
      Rest Of The World won last year after a thrilling penalty shoot-out
      Soccer Aid has raised over £47million for Unicef since its inception in 2006 with a record-breaking £9.3m raised in 2020 alone.
      When is Soccer Aid 2021?

      Soccer Aid 2021 takes place on Saturday, September 4 – the first time it will be played on a Saturday.
      Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium – with fans in attendance – plays host.
      The match will kick off at 7.30pm BST.

      Olly Murs will again be donning the Three Lions shirt
      What TV channel and live stream is Soccer Aid 2021 on?

      Who is playing in Soccer Aid 2021?
      A STELLAR cast awaits this year as Soccer Aid returns in front of fans in Manchester.
      Wayne Rooney will be coming out of retirement to play for England. Rooney was the Three Lions manager in 2020.
      Usain Bolt, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have also signed-up to play in the big one.
      Kelly Smith, Roberto Carlos, Patrice Evra, David James, Ashley Cole, Emile Heskey and Jamie Redknapp have also been confirmed to play.
      And in the latest announcement, Rivaldo will join the Rest of the World XI.

      Harry Redknapp returns as Manager of the Soccer Aid World XI FC, while Micah Richards joins the England coaching team with David Seaman as goalkeeping coach.
      On the celeb front, James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Olly Murs, Mark Wright, Paddy McGuinness, Ore Oduba, Kem Cetinay, Liv Cooke, Roman Kemp and Chunkz will all be running out on the pitch.
      Chunkz will be able to make amends for his penalty miss this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      How can I get tickets to Soccer Aid 2021?

      Last year’s Soccer Aid was played behind closed doors…
      But not this year!
      Get your tickets HERE

      What have they said?
      The 2020 England manager, Rooney, is coming out of retirement to play in the match.
      Rooney, 35, said: “Pulling on an England shirt is always special, so I’m absolutely delighted to be doing that again in Soccer Aid for UNICEF this September.

      “Managing the England team last year was great but being around the players made me want to lace up the boots again – now I’ve got that chance, one last time.”
      Micah Richards, who will be on Rooney’s coaching staff, said: “Usain Bolt running at Gary Neville? Rooney out of retirement? Me making my coaching debut. What more do you want?! This is going to be so good!
      “I can’t wait to see all the lads run out at The Etihad for such a great cause. The line-up is looking really strong and let me tell you – there are even more surprises to come!”
      Wayne Rooney to make return at Soccer Aid with England legend to be joined by Usain Bolt, Scholes and Neville at Etihad More

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      Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas date: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for HUGE welterweight clash

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      MANNY PACQUIAO makes his return to the ring to face Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title.Pac Man, 42, was set to face pound-for-pound king Errol Spence Jr but the American was forced to pull out after having eye surgery.
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      Pacquiao faces new opponent Yordenis Ugas as he makes boxing comeback
      Instead the Filipino legend will now take on replacement Ugas, a Cuban boxer with a 26-4 record.
      Pacquiao won the title beating Keith Thurman in July 2019 but has not fought since and the WBA had downgraded him to ‘regular’ champ because of inactivity. Now he has the chance to win his belt back.
      When is Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas?

      Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas takes place on Saturday, August 21.
      The T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas plays host.
      Expect the fight to get underway from 4am BST in the early hours of Sunday morning.

      What TV channel and live stream is Pacquiao vs Ugas on?
      Sky Sports Main Event & Action will be showing the fight. It will NOT be a PPV in the UK.
      Sky begin their coverage at 2am.
      Showtime will broadcasting the fight in the US.
      Pacquiao is aiming to win his WBA title back
      Who is fighting on the undercard?

      Manny Pacquiao vs Yordenis Ugas – for WBA super welterweight title
      Mark Magsayo vs Julio Ceja – for WBO international featherweight title
      Carlos Castro vs Oscar Escandon
      Victor Ortiz vs Robert Guerrero

      What have they said?
      Pacquiao: “I feel great. My team has full confidence in my capabilities even at 42 years old and they note that I still have what it takes to face elite calibre opponents.
      “Although the recuperation period of a 42-year-old may not be the same as a 25-year-old fighter, I still love what I am doing. I’m enjoying training and I’m learning more about myself everyday.”
      Ugas: “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Pacquiao, but I am coming to win this fight.
      “I’ve been in camp working hard with my coach Ismael Salas and I know together we will come up with a masterful game plan to combat anything Manny will bring to the ring.” More

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      David Haye vs Joe Fournier date: UK start time, TV channel, live stream, undercard for fight on De La Hoya vs Belfort

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      DAVID HAYE comes out of retirement to take on ex-pal Joe Fournier on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya vs Vitor Belfort in LA.Nightclub supremo Fournier, 38, has a pro boxing record of 9-0, while Haye, 40, hasn’t fought since his fifth-round TKO loss to Tony Bellew in May 2018.
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      David Haye and Joe Fournier face off in LA
      When is David Haye vs Joe Fournier?
      David Haye vs Joe Fournier takes place on Saturday, September 11.
      The fight is on the undercard of Oscar De La Hoya vs Vitor Belfort at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      It is expected the ring walk times for Haye vs Fournier will be around 3am BST, with the main event on at 4am.
      Haye vs Fournier is set to be an eight-round pro fight NOT an exhibition, and will count on the records of both men.
      The big card also features Anderson Silva vs Tito Ortiz.
      What TV channel and live stream is David Haye vs Joe Fournier on?
      A TV channel for the card has yet to be announced for UK television.
      Though you’ll currently be able to watch live on FITE.TV.
      The streaming only service will provide the undercard and main event for $23.99, which is around £17.
      You can also follow all the action right here on SunSport with our live blog.
      How do the fighters compare

      What have they said?
      Haye: “This whole fight between us, came into existence when at dinner with a group in Mykonos we were asked who would win in a fight between us.
      “I laughed, but out of respect for Joe’s ego suggested it would be close, maybe a draw – whilst winking to Joe.
      “Joe’s straight-faced response was very different, he was deadly serious stating he would win in a fight today – I assumed it was just the tequila talking.
      “And that’s exactly where it started. A boozy night in Mykonos, two alpha males peacocking with a crowd of girls.
      “Fast forward two weeks, I remain happily retired from boxing, with no intentions to make a traditional comeback to challenge the monsters of the division but am fit and ready to prove my point against my overconfident billionaire buddy.
      “I would’ve been more than happy to prove this point behind closed doors, I suggested a 4-round spar in my Hayemaker Gym in London, which would have been more than enough to shut him up.
      “But for Fournier, the ‘Ric Flair’ of the boxing world, this would have done nothing for his ‘legacy’.
      “Joe asked what it would cost to get me through the ropes one last time for an official fight, on a real stage.
      “I told him it would have to be a package rivalling my last PPV blockbusters. A few calls with the lawyers, and here we are.” More

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      Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for German Super Cup

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND take on Bayern Munich as the German league and cup winners face off in the Super Cup.Dortmund beat RB Leipzig 4-1 to win the German Cup last season after Bayern were stunned in round two by second tier Holstein Kiel.
      Erling Haaland faces Robert Lewandowski in German football’s traditional curtain-raiser
      But it was business as usual in the Bundesliga as Bayern stormed to a ninth straight title, seeing off Leipzig by a 13 point margin.
      The two sides also met in this competition last year, with Bayern running out 3-2 winners thanks to a late Joshua Kimmich strike.
      What time does Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich kick off?

      Borussia Dortmund take on Bayern Munich on Tuesday, August 17.
      The match kicks off at 7.30pm – 8.30pm local time.
      It takes place at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park.
      Last time the two sides met, Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick as Bayern came from 2-0 down to win 4-2 in the Bundesliga.

      What TV channel is Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund on and can I live stream it?

      Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich is live on Sky Sports Premier League.
      Coverage commences at 7.20pm – ten minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can still watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news
      Jadon Sancho will play no part for Borussia Dortmund as he has completed his transfer to Manchester United.
      However, the club have brought in a replacement for the England star in former PSV ace Donyell Malan.
      Thomas Meunier and Julian Brandt are still sidelined after testing positive for coronavirus earlier this month.
      Mats Hummels has a tendon issue and also won’t be available for the game.
      Benjamin Pavard will be out of sorts for a month with an ankle injury so he won’t be in Bayern’s squad.
      Lucas Hernandez and Corentin Tolisson are also doubts for the game.
      Latest odds
      To win in 90 minutes
      Borussia Dortmund 11/5
      Draw 14/5
      Bayern Munich 19/20
      To win the German Super Cup
      Borussia Dortmund 5/4
      Bayern Munich 4/7 More