Bayern Munich vs Atalanta: Match Preview and Team Updates

Bayern Munich and Atalanta will face off in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tonight.

This match seems like a mere formality after Bayern’s dominant 6-1 win over Atalanta in the first leg.

For Atalanta to overcome the five-goal deficit, it would need to be the largest comeback in Champions League history.

Bayern Munich vs Atalanta – Match preview and team news

• Date: Wednesday, 18th March
• Kick-off: 8pm BST
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
• Referee: Benoît Bastien
• VAR: Bastien Dechepy
• Last meeting: Atalanta 1-6 Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, 10th March 2026

Bayern Munich team news

Bayern is dealing with significant injuries in goal with captain Manuel Neuer still out. Jonas Urbig, who played in the first leg, has returned to training but is experiencing discomfort after suffering a concussion.

Goalkeeper Sven Ulreich is also sidelined due to a torn muscle, which will see 16-year-old Leonard Prescott start in goal.

Jamal Musiala is confirmed to miss this match and is doubtful for the upcoming game against Union Berlin.

Alphonso Davies is ruled out with a hamstring injury, and Hiroki Ito is still recovering.

Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich are suspended due to yellow card accumulations.

Young players Cassiano Kiala and Wisdom Mike are out for the season, while David Santos is expected back in April.

Harry Kane has not started in Bayern’s last three matches and may be rested despite being fit, given the five-goal lead.

Atalanta team news

Atalanta has a relatively stable squad with no new major injuries reported before this match. Giacomo Raspadori is likely to miss the game but will be assessed beforehand.

Yunus Musah will miss this match due to suspension from his yellow card in the first leg.

Form

Bayern Munich: WWWWD

Bayern’s seven-game winning streak ended in the Bundesliga after a draw against Bayer Leverkusen, where they finished with nine men.

They remain unbeaten in their last ten matches, with the last defeat on January 24 against Augsburg.

Atalanta: LDDLD

Atalanta has not won in their last five matches, their last victory was against Borussia Dortmund in the play-off round when they came from behind to win 4-1. They recently managed a 1-1 draw with Serie A leaders Inter Milan.

Predicted lineups

Bayern Munich: Prescott; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Karl, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Djimsiti, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pasalic, Bernasconi; De Ketelaere, Zalewski; Krstovic

How to watch Bayern Munich vs Atalanta?

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 4.

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