Bayern Munich vs Atalanta Champions League preview, team news and prediction

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Atalanta BC travel to Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena on Wednesday, aiming for a near-impossible Champions League comeback after suffering a crushing 6-1 defeat in the first leg of their last-16 tie.

Bayern, who were always favourites to progress, stunned Atalanta in Bergamo with standout performances from Michael Olise, Nicolas Jackson, and Serge Gnabry. With such a commanding lead, only an unprecedented collapse would prevent Vincent Kompany’s side from reaching the quarter-finals—especially given Bayern’s perfect European record at home this season and their history of progressing from 28 of their last 29 ties after winning the first leg away.

Atalanta, meanwhile, are winless in five matches since their 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund and are coming off a 1-1 draw with Inter Milan in Serie A. The Italians face a massive uphill battle, hoping to restore pride and avoid another heavy defeat in Munich.

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Bayern Munich face a goalkeeping crisis ahead of Wednesday’s match, with Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich both unavailable and Jonas Urbig doubtful, which could force 16-year-old Leonard Prescott to make his debut.

Jamal Musiala remains a fitness doubt, while Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are sidelined with injuries. Last week’s standout performer Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich are both suspended due to yellow card accumulation.

Harry Kane, just two goals away from becoming the first Englishman to reach 50 Champions League goals, may once again start on the bench as Vincent Kompany looks to keep him fresh, potentially handing another start to Nicolas Jackson. Teenager Lennart Karl could also feature from the outset with Olise suspended.

Atalanta, meanwhile, have few injury concerns, with Giacomo Raspadori out with a thigh problem and Yunus Musah suspended after last week’s booking. The Italian side have spread their goals around in Europe, with Mario Pasalic, Lazar Samardzic, and Gianluca Scamacca each scoring three times. Charles De Ketelaere leads Atalanta in total goal contributions, with two goals and two assists in seven European appearances.

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