Unveil The Thrilling Clash: Dive Deeper Into The Match-Up Between Bayern Munich And Atalanta!

Bayern Munich vs Atalanta – Match preview and team news Bayern Munich and Atalanta meet in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tonight. This encounter feels like a formality after the German giants destroyed Raffaele Palladino’s side in Bergamo. If Atalanta were to somehow overturn the five-goal deficit from the first leg, it would be the biggest comeback in the competition’s 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 have significant issues in goal as captain Manuel Neuer remains sidelined. Jonas Urbig, who started the first leg and was diagnosed with a concussion after being forced off in the 6-1 win, has returned to training and passed initial medical checks but is still experiencing discomfort. Sven Ulreich is also unavailable as well after suffering a torn muscle against Bayer Leverkusen, meaning 16-year-old Leonard Prescott is set to start in goal.

Bayern are also without Jamal Musiala who is a confirmed absentee for this fixture and also a doubt for the coming match against Union Berlin. Alphonso Davies suffered a hamstring strain in the first leg and has been ruled out for a spell while Hiroki Ito is still some time away from coming back into the squad. Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich are suspended for this match as well following an accumulation of yellow cards.

Youngsters Cassiano Kiala and Wisdom Mike are out the rest of the season, while David Santos is expected to return in April. Harry Kane hasn’t started any of Bayern’s last three outings and was only used as a substitute in the last match against Leverkusen. With a five-goal advantage heading into the second leg, Kane may be rested for this match despite returning to fitness.