Bayern Munich travel to face Atlético Madrid in Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League league phase on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Vincent Kompany’s squad enters the fixture under severe squad strain and a narrow margin for error, holding five points while Spanish hosts Atlético sit on four points.
Atlético Meet Bayern at the Metropolitano
European heavyweights Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich collide on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 21:00 WAT at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid.
Both clubs enter the Matchday 4 fixture eager to assert continental credentials and secure ground in the top-eight push for the league phase.
Bayern arrive holding five points.
✈️ Munich ➡️ Madrid 🇪🇸The squad for the UCL match vs Atlético ✨ pic.twitter.com/0xtLJ75YOF
Atlético counter with four points, having opened with a 2-1 loss at Liverpool, a 2-0 win over Manchester United, and a 1-1 draw at Stuttgart.
Prediction markets on Polymarket price Bayern as favorites at 50¢, with Atlético trading at 30¢ and the draw at 23¢.
Kalshi odds reflect a similar board for the match, which settles on regular time.
𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘! Our final training ahead of our Champions League match vs Atlético Madrid 🔴🔗 https://t.co/XyYtDsGcmB pic.twitter.com/vC2jC3RfvI
Simeone Prepares Atlético for Bayern Visit
The Rojiblancos most recently defeated Levante 2-0 away in LaLiga thanks to goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Giuliano Simeone, remaining just two points adrift of league leaders Barcelona.
Diego Simeone’s men have triumphed in 80% of their preceding five fixtures, finding the back of the net 1.4 times per contest on average.
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Supporters at the Metropolitano are yet to experience a defeat this season, with their side triumphing in five and drawing one of six home clashes while conceding only three goals.
I’d like us to attack for 80 minutes, leaving the last 10 for them to come at us for a while, pressing high up the pitch, the team playing a passing game, scoring a goal from 20 touches like we had the other day at Levante.
Bayern Face Crisis Without Kompany
Bayern Munich travel to Spain facing severe roster attrition and technical bench absences.
Manager Vincent Kompany remains sidelined while recovering from an infection, leaving assistant coach Aaron Danks to step in on the sideline.
On the pitch, the German giants face an unprecedented wave of medical setbacks following a 2-2 Bundesliga draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Serge Gnabry sustained injuries against Dortmund that rule him out of the European fixture.
Álex Baena [Atlético] on tomorrow's game: "Bayern are one of the best teams in the world, with some outstanding players, and I think this is a very exciting challenge for us, a chance to see how far we can go in this Champions League campaign. But I think we're fortunate to be… pic.twitter.com/YtFZwmXrLc
Ismael Saibari sustained injuries against Dortmund that rule him out of the European fixture.
Both players join an injury list that already features Jamal Musiala, Luis Díaz, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Winger Michael Olise is also a doubt after hurting his knee against Dortmund.
Joshua Kimmich returns to the squad after missing Bayern’s last three games on compassionate grounds, bringing stability back to the midfield.
Kane Chases History in Madrid
Offensive expectations rest heavily upon newly crowned Ballon d’Or recipient Harry Kane.
Kane has scored in each of his last 10 appearances in the Champions League.
A goal against Atlético would allow Kane to draw level with Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of finding the net in 11 consecutive Champions League outings.
Germany’s preeminent titleholders bring an assertive tactical style to the Spanish capital, claiming victory in 60% of their last five matches while putting up a brilliant average of 3.8 goals per game.
Their open style has resulted in a run of 24 consecutive matches with a goal in the Champions League.
Historically, the two clubs have met eight times in European competition, with Bayern claiming four victories to Atlético’s two alongside two draws.
In four previous group-stage meetings in the tournament, Bayern won twice, Atlético once, and one encounter finished level.
While Bayern have scored 10 goals in the league phase, their defense has conceded five.
While Bayern have scored 10 goals in the league phase, all nine of their last nine Champions League matches on the road have featured goals at both ends.
| Metric / Team | Atlético Madrid | Bayern Munich |
|---|---|---|
| League-Phase Points | 4 points (W1 D1 L1) | 5 points (W1 D2) |
| Recent Win Rate (Last 5) | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Scored | 1.4 per match | 3.8 per match |
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
