FC Bayern is playing at Atlético Madrid this Tuesday evening and is determined to secure its second victory in the Champions League. But it won’t be easy.
For one thing, Atlético is in excellent form in the league, having won nine of eleven games, and for another, the Colchoneros are a very strong home team to begin with.
To make matters worse, the record champions are also dealing with several injury concerns. As a result, they traveled to the Spanish capital without Jamal Musiala, Luis Díaz, Ismael Saibari, and Serge Gnabry. On top of that, Michael Olise’s availabilitywas also in doubtuntil the last minute .
Here’s how Bayern will line up in Madrid
So the omens are anything but good. Harry Kane stated at the press conference that they have great respect for Atlético.
“We know how dangerous they are on the attack and in transition. Defensively, they can be very solid and compact, making it difficult to break them down. They’ll play physically and, especially at their home stadium, apply pressure. So we have to be prepared for a tough battle tomorrow night,” said the Ballon d’Or winner.
It was therefore clear in advance that Aaron Danks, who continues to fill in for Vincent Kompany, would face a bit of a lineup puzzle. It was conceivable, for example, that Alphonso Davies would once again take on an offensive role. Tom Bischof was also a candidate for a position further up the field.
It’s now clear how FC Bayern will line up for the match at the Metropolitano. Manuel Neuer has recovered in time and will be in goal against the Spanish side. In the back line, Jonathan Tah gets the nod over Minjae Kim this time, with Konrad Laimer and Josip Stanišić playing on the flanks.
Tom Bischof will play in midfield alongside Joshua Kimmich in the center. Olise also made the starting lineup after passing the fitness test. He’ll play in the attack alongside Lennart Karl, Alphonso Davies, and Harry Kane.
An overview of FC Bayern’s lineup
Neuer – Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Stanisic – Kimmich, Bischof – Olise, Karl, Davies – Kane