2023-24 Champions League: head-to-head Manchester United - Bayern Munich, on Tuesday 12/12/2023

Manchester United FC (Premier League) have 206.6 million followers (3^rd best among the clubs in the European Top 5) on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X, as of 01/12/2023), 68% more than FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga) and their 122.9 million (9^th), as the two clubs prepare to face each other on Matchday 6 in Group A of the 2023-24 Champions League at Old Trafford (Manchester, ENG) on Tuesday 12/12/2023 (kick-off at 21:00 CET).

The 2022-23 German champions posted a turnover of €854.2m and a net profit of €35.7m for the 2022-23 financial year, compared with revenues of €751.6m and a net loss of €22m for their English rivals. Although Manchester United has lower revenues, the club ranks 2^nd in the Forbes most valuable football clubs 2023 ranking (at $6bn) while their opponents are in 6^th place (at $4.86bn). This is confirmed by the Brand Finance 2023 ranking, which valued Manchester City's brand at $1.36bn (4^th) and FC Bayern's at $1.1bn (7^th).

In 2023-24, there are 26 Mancunian-trained players plying their trade in the European Top 5 leagues, compared with 23…