Bayern’s skeleton crew sink Atletico in Champions League

Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League despite being severely depleted due to injuries. Teenage Germany forward Lennart Karl opened the scoring, followed by Konrad Laimer adding another goal. The match took place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. Bayern Munich would have potentially had a third goal, but Julian Alvarez headed the ball against the crossbar in the final ten minutes.

The German champions arrived in Madrid without coach Vincent Kompany, who was ill with a meningitis-related condition. Bayern's squad featured Michael Olise, Kane, Lennart Karl, and Joshua Kimmich, while Alphonso Davies played on the left wing. Atletico suffered an injury withdrawal in Christian Romero, who was ruled out on matchday.

Julian Alvarez's early chance was well wide of the post. Despite Atletico's efforts to stay in the match, Bayern managed to maintain possession and field position. The final whistle saw Bayern in 8th place, while Atletico finished the night in 22nd position on the 36-team table.