An exciting draw for FC Bayern! The record champions will face Atalanta Bergamo in the last 16 of the Champions League, an unpleasant opponent from Italy – and a real international highlight
The draw in Nyon has brought clarity: FC Bayern will face Atalanta Bergamo in the last 16. It was already clear in advance that the Munich team would face either Bayer Leverkusen or the Italian representative – now it has become the duel with the team from Serie A
The first leg will take place in Bergamo, with the second leg at the Allianz Arena a week later. As the better-placed team in the league phase, Bayern enjoy home advantage in the decisive second clash – a potential advantage in the battle for a place in the quarter-finals
Atalanta have a long-standing reputation for being tactically disciplined, intense and difficult to play against. The club has regularly proven itself in the Champions League and Europa League in recent seasons and has a wealth of international experience. This means the round of 16 is by no means a foregone conclusion for FC Bayern
Compared to a potential German clash with Leverkusen, the Munich side will at least be spared a domestic clash. Instead of a marathon duel within a few weeks, a classic first and second leg on the international stage awaits
The round of 16 matches will take place on 10/11 March and 17/18 March, when FC Bayern will enter the decisive phase in the top flight.