Atalanta and Bayern Munich are poised to meet for the first time in a competitive match. This clash will occur during the last-16 stage of the UEFA Champions League. Bayern Munich, one of the tournament favorites, aims to secure a strong away performance before returning to Munich.
Bayern Munich’s Recent Form
Bayern Munich has been in formidable form, achieving six consecutive victories in all competitions. They scored 20 goals since a 2-2 draw against Hamburger SV on January 31. In the Bundesliga, Bayern sits atop the table with a significant margin, leading by 11 points and accumulating 66 points over 25 matches. Their impressive goal difference stands at +68.
Team News for Bayern Munich
Several key players will miss the match due to injuries. Notably, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is sidelined with a calf muscle injury and will be out for several weeks. Jonas Urbig is expected to take the starting position in goal.
- Injured Players:
- Manuel Neuer
- Alphonso Davies
- Hiroki Ito
- Cassino Kiala (season out)
There are also concerns regarding Harry Kane’s fitness. He recently missed a league match but is anticipated to be available or nearly at full fitness for this important encounter.
Predicted Lineup for Bayern Munich
Here is the possible starting XI for Bayern Munich:
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Urbig |
| Defender | Stanisic |
| Defender | Upamecano |
| Defender | Tah |
| Defender | Laimer |
| Midfielder | Kimmich |
| Midfielder | Pavlovic |
| Forward | Olise |
| Forward | Musiala |
| Forward | Diaz |
| Forward | Kane |
Match Information
The match between Atalanta and Bayern Munich is scheduled to start at 8 PM BST on Tuesday, March 10. Fans in the UK can watch live coverage on TNT Sports 2.
