Atalanta will face Bayern Munich in the last-16 of this season’s UEFA Champions League, marking their first encounter.
Vincent Kompany’s team is favored to win after finishing second in the league phase.
However, Atalanta aims to create an upset following their dramatic comeback against Borussia Dortmund in the play-off round.
Atalanta vs Bayern Munich – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 10th March
- Kick-off: 8pm BST
- Venue: New Balance Arena, Bergamo
Atalanta team news
Atalanta enters this match with several fitness concerns, as key players are either out or recovering from injuries.
Giorgio Scalvini is suspended and dealing with a knee injury.
Ederson has returned to the squad after an injury, providing a boost.
Giacomo Raspadori and Charles De Ketelaere are also injured and expected to return later this month.
Bayern Munich team news
Manuel Neuer will miss the match due to a calf injury suffered during the recent win over Borussia Monchengladbach and is expected to be out for about two weeks. Jonas Urbig will likely fill in as the goalkeeper.
Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are also unavailable, and 17-year-old defender Cassino Kiala is out for the season.
Striker Harry Kane had missed a recent league match due to a minor injury, but the coaching staff is optimistic he will be fit to play.
Form
Atalanta
Atalanta comes into the match with mixed form. They recently drew 2–2 against Udinese in Serie A and currently sit seventh in the league with 46 points from 28 matches.
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich is in strong form, winning six consecutive matches since their 2–2 draw with Hamburger SV on January 31st, scoring 20 goals in that span. They lead the Bundesliga with 66 points from 25 matches and a goal difference of +68.
Predicted lineups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi; Samardzic, Zalewski; Scamacca
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane
How to watch Atalanta vs Bayern Munich?
In the UK, the match will be live on TNT Sports 2.
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