Atletico Madrid - Bayern Munich

On Tuesday, 3 November 2026, Atletico Madrid welcome Bayern Munich to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for a pivotal Champions League matchday 4 encounter. Both sides enter the fixture with significant squad challenges, as Atletico must navigate the absence of the suspended Morten Hjulmand and injured Johnny Cardoso. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive with a depleted roster, missing Manuel Neuer, Serge Gnabry, Luis Diaz, Ismael Saibari, and Michael Olise. The expected XI for the hosts features Julian Alvarez and Jonathan David leading the line, while Harry Kane remains the focal point for the German side.

Atletico arrive in steady form, having recently secured a 2-0 victory over Levante. Their European campaign has been marked by a resilient 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart and a clinical 2-0 win against Manchester United. Bayern Munich, conversely, have displayed explosive attacking output, highlighted by a 6-1 DFB Pokal win over Magdeburg, though they were recently held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund. With both teams aiming to consolidate their standing in the competition, the tactical battle between the expected defensive setups will likely dictate the outcome of this high-stakes meeting.