Atletico Madrid v Bayern Munich: pre-match updates for UEFA Champions League 2026-27 fourth league-phase fixture
Atletico Madrid will face Bayern Munich at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on November 3, 2026, in their fourth league-phase fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 campaign. Both clubs have recorded one win each in this season's UCL and will be bidding for a second victory.
Diego Simeone's Atletico arrive on the back of strong domestic form but have managed only one victory from their first three Champions League matches; they were held to a 1-1 draw by VfB Stuttgart in their last outing. As hosts at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Los Colchoneros will be looking to get back to winning ways in Europe and, per the pre-match coverage, must control the game from the start to take advantage.
Vincent Kompany’s team have picked up back-to-back draws in the UEFA Champions League, sharing the points 3-3 with Viking FK and 2-2 with the Premier League champions, Arsenal. The Bavarians have only secured one win in the UCL this season and will be travelling to Madrid seeking their second; the report adds that, with a strong squad, they are likely to have an edge over the hosts.
Giuliano Simeone is highlighted as one of Atletico's principal attacking options, with his pace able to dictate the tempo on the right flank. The Argentine scored one of the goals for his side in their recent 2-0 win against Levante in La Liga and will aim to carry that contribution into the Champions League fixture.
Bayern's attack will be led by the Ballon d’Or winner, while Michael Olise is likely to miss out due to a knee issue. Deployed as the sole striker, Harry Kane can threaten the opponent’s defence and is also very capable of pressing back when it comes to helping his side in the backline.
The fourth league-phase meeting between Atletico and Bayern offers both teams a clear immediate objective: secure a second win in the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 and improve their position in the group standings.
