Bayern München host Atalanta at Allianz Arena in Munich on 18 March 2026 in a UEFA Champions League 1/8 final second leg. Bayern come in as one of the league phase’s elite: 2nd in the overall table with 21 points from 8 matches (7W–0D–1L, 22-8 goals) and a perfect home record in the league phase (4 wins, 12-2 goals). Atalanta sit 15th with 13 points (4W–1D–3L, 10-10 goals), and a mixed away profile in the league phase (2 wins, 2 defeats, 4-5 goals).
Key Insight
The first leg in Bergamo ended 1-6 in Bayern’s favour, underlining the gulf in attacking power. Across the entire campaign, Bayern average 3.1 goals per match (28 scored in 9), while conceding just 1.0. Atalanta, by contrast, score 1.4 and concede 1.7 overall. Harry Kane is a major difference-maker: 8 goals in 8 Champions League appearances, with 16 shots on target.
Team News
Bayern are heavily depleted: Alphonso Davies, H. Ito, C. Kiala, J. Kimmich, W. Mike, J. Musiala, B. Ndiaye, M. Olise and S. Ulreich are all ruled out, while M. Neuer is questionable. For Atalanta, Y. Musah is suspended and G. Raspadori is doubtful.
Verdict
Despite absences, Bayern’s commanding first-leg lead and superior attack make them strong favourites to win again and progress comfortably.
