Atalanta to Face Bayern Munich in Champions League Round of 16

The draw for the knock-out phase of the Champions League has concluded, and Atalanta, the last remaining Italian club, will compete against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the round of 16. Here’s all the essential information La Dea needs to prepare for their German rivals.

Atalanta vs. Bayern: Key Information

Champions League Performance

During the group stage, Bayern Munich proved to be one of the most formidable teams in the tournament, securing seven victories and suffering just one defeat. Their performance was only surpassed by Arsenal, who finished the phase with a perfect record of eight wins.

The only team to have defeated Bayern this season in the Champions League is Arsenal. Vincent Kompany’s squad has claimed triumphs against top clubs such as Chelsea, Pafos, Club Brugge, PSG, Sporting CP, Union Saint-Gilloise, and PSV Eindhoven.

Bayern also ranked second in total goals scored during the group stage, with an impressive 22 goals—equaled only by Barcelona. Arsenal took the lead with a total of 23 goals across their matches.

Key Players

The standout player for Bayern Munich is Harry Kane, the England national team captain. The former Tottenham Hotspur striker has netted a remarkable 43 goals along with five assists in 36 matches across all competitions, including eight goals in the Champions League.

Bayern also features elite talents such as Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala, expected to play vital roles in their upcoming match against Atalanta. Joshua Kimmich, the team’s vice-captain, will anchor the midfield in his designated role.

Head-to-Head Record

This encounter marks the first competitive meeting between Atalanta and Bayern Munich. Historically, Atalanta has performed well against German teams, winning four out of their last five matches against Bundesliga clubs since the 2023-24 season, including victories over VfB Stuttgart, Borussia Dortmund, and Eintracht Frankfurt.

In contrast, Bayern has faced two Italian teams, Inter and Lazio, over the same period but has only managed to win once in their last four matches against Serie A opponents.

Match Schedule

Key Dates

• First Leg: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 20:00 GMT (New Balance Arena)
• Second Leg: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 20:00 GMT (Allianz Arena)
• Quarter-Final First Legs: April 7 and 8, 2026
• Quarter-Final Second Legs: April 14 and 15, 2026
• Semi-Final First Legs: April 28 and 29, 2026
• Semi-Final Second Legs: May 5 and 6, 2026

Expected Line-ups

Atalanta (3-4-2-1): Carnesecchi; Scalvini, Hien, Kolasinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Ederson, Bernasconi; Pasalic, Samardzic; Krstovic/Scamacca.

Bayern (4-2-3-1): Urbig; Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Diaz; Kane.

The excitement surrounding this match and the Champions League as a whole continues to grow as fans anticipate what promises to be thrilling encounters in the knockout stage.