Atletico Madrid to host Bayern Munich at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Champions League on November 3
Atletico Madrid will host Bayern Munich at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the fourth league-phase fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 on November 3, with both sides having managed only one win in the competition so far. The fixture is part of the group-stage schedule for the tournament.
Atletico, managed by Diego Simeone, enter the match after a 1-1 draw with VfB Stuttgart and have recorded one win from their opening three UCL games; the team have shown stronger form in domestic competitions. Playing at home is listed as one advantage for Los Colchoneros, and the club has been urged to control the game from the start to capitalize on that edge.
Bayern Munich have returned consecutive draws in the UEFA Champions League, held 3-3 by Viking FK and 2-2 by the Premier League champions, Arsenal, leaving them with a single win in the competition to date. The Bavarians will be the away side for this fixture, and the original preview noted they possess a strong squad despite the travel.
Giuliano Simeone is highlighted among Atletico’s attacking options, described as one of the main men for the squad with pace to influence play on the right flank; he scored in Atletico’s recent 2-0 La Liga win against Levante. The preview states he will be eager to contribute in the Champions League as well.
“The Ballon d’Or winner is all set to lead Bayern Munich’s attack,” the source states, adding that Michael Olise is likely to miss out due to a knee issue. The article also describes Harry Kane as deployed as the sole striker, capable of threatening the opposition’s defence and contributing to pressing when required.
Squad availability notes from the preview include Johnny Cardoso and Koke back in training for Atletico but not yet confirmed for the squad. Bayern Munich are reported to be missing Luis Diaz, Jamal Musiala and Bara Ndiaye with injuries, while Michael Olise and Manuel Neuer are also not yet confirmed to be part of the squad. The piece lists a combined set of player names as: Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Simeone, Hjulmand, Barrios, Baena; David, Alvarez Urbig (GK); Stanisic; Upamecano, Tah, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Karl, Saibari, Gnabry; Kane
The preview offers a prediction of Atletico Madrid 2-3 Bayern Munich and provides broadcast information for viewers: India — Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV; UK — TNT Sports, Amazon Prime, BBC; Germany — DAZN, Amazon Prime, ZDF. This clash is scheduled to take place at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 3, with Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV noted as outlets to view matches live.
