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Atlético Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Champions League stats and head-to-head

Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich met in the Champions League group stage at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

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Atlético Madrid held Bayern Munich to a 0-0 half-time draw in Madrid. Bayern had more possession and shots, while Atlético created a clear chance through Sorloth.

Key takeaways

  • Half-time score was Atlético Madrid 0-0 Bayern Munich, per The Sun.
  • Bayern had 64% possession in the first half, per The Sun.
  • Bayern had seven shots on target to Atlético's three, per VAVEL.
  • Atlético had four points from three games, per soyfutbol.
  • Bayern had five points from three games, per soyfutbol.

Atlético Madrid played Bayern Munich in a UEFA Champions League group-stage match at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on Tuesday. The match was goalless at half-time.

First half

33 before the interval and failed to manage a single shot on target. 78 and largely dictated play. 7% chance of victory at the break. 1%. Bayern commanded 64% of the ball during the opening half.

Pubill picked out Sorloth at the back post on 30 minutes, but the Norwegian hesitated over his finish and the chance went begging. Kane fired a right-footed volley wide before watching Hancko brilliantly block another right-footed attempt.

Karl sent a left-footed shot over the crossbar for Bayern. Davies went down under a challenge from Simeone on the edge of the Atlético box, winning a free kick. Kimmich curled the delivery in, but Oblak claimed it easily with zero pressure.

Karl played in Stanisic on the edge of the Atlético box, but his low-driven effort trickled a yard past the near post. Laimer supplied a cross that broke kindly for Kane inside the Atlético box.

The Bayern forward spun and unleashed a right-footed effort, but Hancko threw himself in the way for a stunning block.

Pubill whipped a brilliant delivery in from the right, picking out Sorloth at the back post, but the Norwegian got caught between using his head or his boot, and the ball skipped away before Bayern could clear.

Standings and records

Atlético had picked up four points from one win, one draw, and one loss in their first three games. Bayern came in with five points from one win and two draws. 67 per match. 33 goals per game and conceded one.

Bayern dominated possession with 61% compared to the Spaniards’ 54%. 03.

Marcos Llorente and Julián Álvarez led Atlético’s scoring charts with one goal each, while Harry Kane was Bayern’s top scorer with four goals. Kane shared the top spot for assists with Atlético’s Argentine, both having set up two goals for their teammates.

Where to watch

Kickoff was set for 3:00 PM Eastern Time, which was 2:00 PM Central and 12:00 PM Pacific. In the US, the action was available live on FOX Sports and could be streamed on FOX One.

About the competition

The UEFA Champions League is Europe’s premier club football tournament organised by UEFA. Real Madrid won the 2017 final 4-1 against Juventus in Cardiff. Bayern Munich reached the 2020 final in Lisbon, held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Real Madrid won the 2022 final 1-0 against Liverpool at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis for a record-extending 14th title.

Champions League group-stage figures reported before kickoff

Team

Points

Record

Goals per game

Conceded per game

Possession

Atlético Madrid

4

1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss

1.33

1

54%

Bayern Munich

5

1 win, 2 draws

3.33

1.67

61%

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