Bayern Munich travel to Madrid on Tuesday to face Atlético at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the fourth round of Champions League league-phase action. The hosts arrive in strong domestic form, while Bayern are looking to end a run of European draws.
Bayern Munich have been remarkably difficult to beat, carrying a 19-game unbeaten sequence into the match. They lead the Bundesliga and come to Madrid after a hard-fought 2-2 Der Klassiker draw with Borussia Dortmund. Despite their domestic strength, Bayern have not been as convincing in the Champions League, drawing 3-3 with Viking FK and 2-2 against Arsenal in their last two European outings.
Bayern Munich team news
The German champions are dealing with a major injury problem after their intense clash with Dortmund. Assistant coach Aaron Danks is still overseeing the team because head coach Vincent Kompany is recovering from a virus.
There is some encouragement, though: Manuel Neuer and Michael Olise made the trip to Spain and joined the final training session, although Olise had a bandage on his knee.
Both players will be assessed closer to kick-off. Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari are definitely unavailable, with muscle and ankle injuries respectively, while Jamal Musiala and
Luis Díaz remain long-term absentees. Reserve goalkeeper Jonas Urbig is also uncertain, so Sven Ulreich would deputise if Neuer is not fit.
Bayern’s expected 4-2-3-1 line-up sees Ulreich in goal, protected by Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, and Konrad Laimer.
Joshua Kimmich and Aleksandar Pavlovic should anchor the midfield, with Harry Kane leading the attack.
Bayern Munich predicted lineup
Possible Bayern Munich starting XI:
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 3rd November.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich?
For supporters in the UK, the game will be available live on Prime Video.
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