Assessing user goals

The statement feels a bit generic, and I’m thinking it might be after a match. Since I can’t fetch the latest data without network access, I need to clarify what the user wants exactly. Are they looking to verify a statistic, get a write-up, or see a list of five matches? Given the guidelines, I should keep it concise. I can outline possible matches from the last year, particularly focusing on Bayern, but I need to confirm what details they actually want.Clarifying match history

In the 2023-24 season, Bayern faced Real Madrid in the semifinals, not Manchester City, who were the defending champions.

Looking back at previous seasons, in 2021-22, Bayern did not play Chelsea, who were the defending champions from 2020-21.

For 2020-21, Bayern were the defending champions from 2019-20, so they can’t face themselves. The phrase "facing the defending champion" suggests they might meet another defending champion, but here, it really means facing an opponent who is the defending champion. Thus, Bayern themselves were the defending champions in the 2020-21 season.Reviewing Bayern's matchups

That doesn't quite help clarify things. In the 2017-18 season, Bayern lost to Real Madrid in the semifinals, with a record of one draw and one loss. In the previous 2016-17 season, Bayern faced Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, losing both matches.

So far, that's four matches against defending champions, resulting in one draw and three losses. To find five matchups, 2013-14 wouldn’t count since Bayern were the defending champions themselves, meaning they’d be the opponents facing someone else’s defending champion.Assessing Bayern's match history

In the 2014-15 season, the defending champions were Real Madrid, but Bayern lost to Barcelona in the semifinals. They didn’t face Real that season. The following season, 2015-16, Barcelona were the defending champions, but Bayern didn’t play them, only facing Atletico, Benfica, and Arsenal.

In 2012-13, Chelsea were the defending champions, but Bayern didn’t meet them in the UCL, though they did in the Super Cup. For 2018-19, Real Madrid were the defending champions again, and Bayern faced Liverpool, who weren't defending champions then. Lastly, in 2019-20, Liverpool were the defending champions.Clarifying Bayern's historical matchups

Bayern didn’t face Liverpool that season as they were grouped with Tottenham, Olympiakos, and Red Star. In various seasons, Bayern also didn’t meet Chelsea, Barcelona, or Real Madrid when those teams were the defending champions.

As of now, Bayern's record against defending champions stands at zero wins, one draw, and four losses over the last five matches. I need to confirm what the user wants: should I verify these matches, list the opponents, or write a short commentary? I can provide a partial list or further details to help clarify!