Bayern Munich beat Atlético as injury boost arrives
Aaron Danks said starting Aleksandar Pavlovic at Atlético was 'too much of a risk'. He was benched as a precaution, while Manuel Neuer and Michael Olise were fit to start.
Bayern marketing chief Rouven Kasper said the club do not need Dortmund's 'Fan Mode' app because fans are engaged by the football, prompting Carsten Cramer's response.
Michael Olise unveiled custom Nike Hypervenom 3 boots with French tricolour details and 'Le Meilleur Passeur du Monde', marking his World Cup assist feat.
Bayern have missed out on JJ Gabriel, with Real Madrid agreeing a January move for the 16-year-old Manchester United talent despite interest from Munich.
Mats Hummels said Harry Kane drops too deep, likening him to 'the Toni Kroos position of the centre-forward', and argued Bayern need him in the box more often.
Bayern beat Atlético 2-0 at the Metropolitano as Lennart Karl pounced on Le Normand's error before Konrad Laimer lashed in from Harry Kane's pass.
Bayern's first half at Atlético finished with no shots on target by either side, a rarity not seen in a Bayern Champions League match since the 2009 draw with Barcelona.
Konrad Laimer hit 13 box actions and scored in Bayern's 2-0 win at Atletico, matching Marcelo's near-unique Champions League mark and earning man of the match.
Bayern must pay Harry Kane more than €1m after his Ballon d'Or win, thanks to a 2023 contract clause. Kane also said his contract extension is only days away.
Konrad Laimer starred as Bayern won 2-0 at Atlético, with Karl opening the scoring and Neuer keeping a clean sheet as Bayern ended two European draws.
Bayern's 2-0 win came from Kane's roaming, midfield overloads and sustained pressure, which wore down Atlético's low block before Karl and Laimer struck.
Max Eberl said Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz should return after the November break, but Ismael Saibari faces 3-4 months out and Serge Gnabry is out for the rest of 2026.
Markus Babbel criticised Bayern's defending, citing basic errors, poor timing in duels and weakness at set pieces, while urging left-backs to improve defensively.
Manuel Neuer hailed Bayern's 'total dominance' in the 2-0 win at Atlético and said they believe they can reach the 2027 Champions League final at the Metropolitano.
Bayern forward Ismael Saibari is on CAF's 10-man shortlist for 2026 African Player of the Year, with Morocco and Senegal each supplying three nominees.
Max Eberl hailed Dayot Upamecano as 'world-class' after Bayern's 2-0 win at Atlético, saying the centre-back's displays vindicate his contract extension to 2030.
Lennart Karl gave Bayern a 54th-minute lead at Atlético after Robin Le Normand dithered in his own box, prompting Diego Simeone to make a triple substitution.
Harry Kane's 10-game Champions League scoring run ended in Bayern's 2-0 win over Atlético, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo's 11-match record intact, though Kane assisted Laimer's goal.
Lennart Karl answered critics after scoring at Atlético with ears-cupped and bla-bla gestures, amid scrutiny from Uli Hoeneß and debate over his recent form and image.
Konrad Laimer said Bayern's 2-0 win at Atlético was fully deserved and could have been bigger, while backing scorer Lennart Karl to have 'a great career ahead of him'.
Lennart Karl's opener in Bayern's 2-0 win at Atlético was his fifth Champions League goal, making the 18-year-old the fourth-youngest to reach that mark.
