Bayern Munich walk into one of Europe’s hardest away grounds on Tuesday night with half their attack injured. Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich is the standout tie of Champions League matchday four, kicking off at 21:00 CET (01:00 PKT, Wednesday) at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Both sides sit outside the top eight, Bayern 14th on five points and Atletico 16th on four, so a win puts the winner in the top-eight fight. Our Champions League tiebreakers explainer shows how those places are decided.
Head-to-Head: Bayern Have Never Won in Madrid
The clubs have met eight times in Europe, Bayern winning four and Atletico two. They first met in the 1974 European Cup final, Bayern winning the replay 4-0 after a 1-1 draw, and Atletico got revenge in the 2016 semi-finals on away goals.
The Madrid record jumps off the page. Bayern have never won away at Atletico, losing two and drawing one of three visits, and Atletico are unbeaten in 16 straight home games against German sides, a run back to 1996.
Atletico Madrid Team News
Diego Simeone’s side are flying, with eight wins in nine games and just one goal conceded in five. Saturday’s 2-0 win at Levante kept them second in La Liga, Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone scoring.
The problems sit in midfield. Johnny Cardoso is out with a hamstring injury, Morten Hjulmand is suspended after his red card against Stuttgart, and captain Koke faces a late fitness call on his return to the squad after five games out. Cristian Romero also faces a late check after missing training on Monday, with Robin Le Normand on standby.
Bayern Munich Team News
Bayern are the only unbeaten team left in Europe this season, but Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker cost them. Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari got injured in that game and join Luis Diaz and Jamal Musiala on the sidelines.
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Michael Olise and Manuel Neuer are doubts but both trained on Monday and travelled. Coach Vincent Kompany is out through illness, so assistant Aaron Danks leads the side. All eyes sit on Harry Kane, who has scored in ten straight Champions League matches, one short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of eleven in a row.
Expected Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2):
- Jan Oblak
- Marc Pubill
- Robin Le Normand
- David Hancko
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Giuliano Simeone
- Marcos Llorente
- Pablo Barrios
- Alex Baena
- Julian Alvarez
- Kang-in Lee
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1):
- Jonas Urbig
- Konrad Laimer
- Dayot Upamecano
- Jonathan Tah
- Josip Stanisic
- Joshua Kimmich
- Aleksandar Pavlovic
- Lennart Karl
- Michael Olise
- Alphonso Davies
- Harry Kane
Prediction
Atletico’s home record against German sides is a wall, and this Bayern attack is too short-handed to break it down as usual. Kane rarely goes quiet in big games, though, and one goal gives him a piece of history. Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich feels like a tight, tense draw.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 1-1 Bayern Munich
FAQs
When is Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich?
It is on Tuesday 3 November 2026 in the Champions League league phase, kicking off at 21:00 CET (01:00 PKT on Wednesday) at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
Which Bayern Munich players are missing against Atletico Madrid?
Luis Diaz, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala and Ismael Saibari are out injured, while Michael Olise and Manuel Neuer are doubts. Coach Vincent Kompany also misses out through illness, so assistant Aaron Danks takes charge.
Have Bayern Munich ever won away at Atletico Madrid?
No. Bayern have visited Atletico three times and never won, losing twice and drawing once. Atletico are unbeaten in their last 16 home games against German sides.
What Champions League record can Harry Kane equal against Atletico Madrid?
Kane has scored in ten straight Champions League matches. One more at the Metropolitano equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of scoring in eleven in a row.
What does this match mean for the Champions League league phase table?
Bayern are 14th on five points and Atletico 16th on four. A win lifts either side toward the top eight, who go straight into the round of 16, while the loser stays in the play-off places.
This is GoalVerdict's editorial analysis based on squad quality, form and tactics — not betting advice.