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 from a dominant 6-1 away win in Bergamo on 10 March, leaving the Italian side needing a miracle turnaround. In the league phase, Bayern sit 2nd with 21 points from 8 matches (7 wins, 1 loss, 22-8 goals), while Atalanta are 15th on 13 points (4 wins, 1 draw, 3 losses, 10-10 goals). Bayern’s home league-phase record is perfect: 4 wins from 4, 12-2 on goals. Atalanta’s away league-phase record is more mixed at 2 wins and 2 losses, with a 4-5 goal balance.
Key Insight
Across the entire campaign, Bayern are scoring 3.1 goals per game and conceding just 1.0, while Atalanta average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded. The recent head-to-head, that 6-1 in Bergamo, underlined the gulf in attacking power and defensive stability.
Team News & Key Players
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, with Manuel Neuer questionable. Atalanta miss Y. Musah, while G. Raspadori is doubtful. Even so, Bayern still boast the competition’s in-form finisher: Harry Kane has 8 goals in 8 appearances with a 7.8 rating.
Verdict
With a five-goal aggregate cushion, flawless home form in the league phase, and the most prolific attack in this tie, Bayern are strong favourites to win again on the night and progress comfortably to the quarter-finals.
