Barcelona Players Concerned Bayern Munich Will Exact Revenge by Losing Against Inter Milan on Purpose

• Barcelona are struggling for wins in the UEFA Champions League and could fail to qualify from the group
• Bayern Munich and Barcelona have been engaged in a mini-rivalry since Robert Lewandowski left Germany for Spain
• Barcelona's players are concerned that Bayern could sabotage their chances in the Champions League

Barcelona and Bayern Munich's recent rivalry could take a shocking new twist. That's if recent reports are to be believed.

The two clubs have been embroiled in a mini battle over the summer after Robert Lewandowski swapped the German side for Spain.

The Polish forward and his former side were engaged in a war of words and Lewandowski was recently worried about the reception he would receive during the Champions League tie between the two sides in Germany.

As reported by Daily Mail, other Barcelona players are reportedly worried that those moments will come back to haunt them.

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There's a concern at the Nou Camp that Bayern may try to exact revenge on them over Lewandowski's transfer and the resulting fallout.

According to the publication, Barca players are concerned that Bayern may lose to Inter Milan on purpose in their final group game, a result which could see Barca relegated to the Europa League for the second year running.

What does the group look like?

Currently Bayern sit on top of the group with nine points. They still have to play Viktoria Plzen, Barcelona and then finally Inter Milan.

Inter Milan are second with six points while Barca are third on just three points. The Spanish side have lost to both Bayern and Inter, and play the Italian side next.

With the German side likely to continue their dominance in the group, Barcelona and Inter will have to slug it out for the second automatic qualifying spot.

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Barca will need to beat Inter and try and get a result against Bayern, before facing Viktoria Plzen in the final matchday.

The Blaugrana are fearful, though, that their fate may rest in the hands of Bayern on that final day and that the German side will purposely ensure they don't qualify by dropping points to the Italian outfit.

Bayern Munich star warns Barca and Lewandowski ahead of Champions League clash

Earlier Sports Brief reported that Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has fired a warning shot at his former teammates Robert Lewandowski after the UEFA Champions League draw.

The group stage draw for this season’s tournament took place in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday, August 24.

The draw saw the Bavarians pitted against Barcelona, which means the reigning German champions will be reunited with Robert Lewandowski following his move to Nou Camp earlier this summer.