The long-awaited battle

Bayern - Lazio

Tonight, the Allianz Arena will host the first match of the Champions League round of 16 between Bayern Munich and Lazio. The match will see two of the most in-form teams in Europe go head-to-head, promising a spectacle not to be missed.

Bayern Munich has been in impressive form this season, winning 11 of their last 12 games in all competitions. The German champions will be confident of victory against Lazio, who have not won in their last three matches.

Robert Lewandowski has been in scintillating form for Bayern this season, scoring 24 goals in 22 appearances. The Polish striker will be looking to add to his tally against Lazio and help his team take a step closer to the Champions League quarter-finals.

Lazio will be no pushovers, however. The Italian side has a good record against Bayern, winning two of their last three meetings. Simone Inzaghi's men will be looking to cause an upset in Munich and take a valuable away goal back to Rome.

Ciro Immobile will be the main threat to Bayern's defense. The Italian striker has scored 15 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions this season. He will be looking to add to his tally against Bayern and help Lazio secure a positive result in the first leg.

The match is expected to be close and exciting. Bayern Munich will be looking to take control of the tie with a win, while Lazio will be looking to frustrate their opponents and nick a valuable away goal.

Whoever wins the first leg will take a big step towards reaching the Champions League quarter-finals. Bayern Munich will be confident of victory, but Lazio has the quality to cause an upset.