Match report

Bayern Munich Defeats Atalanta 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
4–1
FT
Atalanta
Atalanta
Mar 18, 2026

Bayern Munich displayed their supremacy in the UEFA Champions League as they secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Atalanta. Harry Kane led the charge for the Bavarians, scoring two goals within the first half. Despite Atalanta's late goal, Bayern maintained their composure and controlled the match with clinical finishing and strategic substitutions.

Key Facts

  • • Bayern Munich 4–1 Atalanta
  • • Harry Kane scored twice for Bayern Munich
  • • L. Karl and L. Díaz also scored for Bayern Munich
  • • L. Samardzic scored the lone goal for Atalanta
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 40 J. Urbig (G)
  • 44 J. Stanisic (D)
  • 3 Kim Min-Jae (D)
  • 4 J. Tah (D)
  • 20 T. Bischof (D)
  • 8 L. Goretzka (M)
  • 45 A. Pavlovic (M)
  • 42 L. Karl (M)
  • 22 R. Guerreiro (M)
  • 14 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 H. Kane (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 J. Bartl
  • 37 L. Prescott
  • 27 K. Laimer
  • 11 N. Jackson
  • 7 S. Gnabry
  • 2 D. Upamecano
  • 21 H. Ito
  • 41 V. Manuba
  • 34 D. Ofli
  • 43 F. Pavic

Atalanta

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 57 M. Sportiello (G)
  • 3 O. Kossounou (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 42 G. Scalvini (D)
  • 16 R. Bellanova (M)
  • 8 M. Pasalic (M)
  • 13 Ederson (M)
  • 47 L. Bernasconi (M)
  • 17 C. De Ketelaere (F)
  • 7 K. Sulemana (F)
  • 9 G. Scamacca (F)

Substitutes

  • 29 M. Carnesecchi
  • 31 F. Rossi
  • 19 B. Djimsiti
  • 23 S. Kolasinac
  • 77 D. Zappacosta
  • 18 G. Raspadori
  • 69 H. Ahanor
  • 15 M. De Roon
  • 5 M. Bakker
  • 90 N. Krstovic
  • 59 N. Zalewski
  • 10 L. Samardzic

Timeline

  1. Bayern Munich
    22' Bayern Munich Var · Penalty confirmed
    H. Kane
  2. Bayern Munich
    25' Bayern Munich Goal · Penalty
    H. Kane
  3. Bayern Munich
    54' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Kane · Assist: J. Stanisic
  4. Bayern Munich
    56' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Pavlovic · On: D. Ofli
  5. Bayern Munich
    56' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Karl · Assist: L. Díaz
  6. Atalanta
    57' Atalanta subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Éderson · On: Marten de Roon
  7. Atalanta
    57' Atalanta subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. De Ketelaere · On: L. Samardzic
  8. Bayern Munich
    70' Bayern Munich Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: L. Karl
  9. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Sulemana · On: G. Raspadori
  10. Atalanta
    71' Atalanta subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Scamacca · On: N. Krstovic
  11. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Kane · On: N. Jackson
  12. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Bischof · On: S. Gnabry
  13. Bayern Munich
    72' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Stanisic · On: F. Pavic
  14. Atalanta
    83' Atalanta subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Scalvini · On: H. Ahanor
  15. Atalanta
    86' Atalanta Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Samardzic · Assist: M. Pasalic

Match Stats

Stat Bayern Munich Atalanta
Fouls 8 4
Pass Accuracy 93% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 14
Corners 6 3
Total Passes 859 351
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 8 1
Shots on Target 8 8
xG 3.61 2.30
Shots off Target 9 5
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 801 298
Shots Inside Box 15 10
Saves 7 4
Shots Outside Box 10 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Harry Kane's early penalty at 25 minutes set the tone for Bayern Munich's offensive onslaught.
  • ▸ Bayern Munich's goal by L. Karl at 56 minutes confirmed their dominance, despite multiple substitutions.
  • ▸ Atalanta's late goal by L. Samardzic at 86 minutes provided a brief moment of hope but couldn't change the outcome.