Overview
- Bayern are set to start 16-year-old Leonard Prescott in goal with Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich ruled out and Jonas Urbig only recently back from a concussion and still in doubt.
- Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise are suspended for yellow-card accumulation, while Jamal Musiala is out and Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito remain sidelined.
- Atalanta travel with Yunus Musah suspended, and Giacomo Raspadori was reported by the coach to have trained but is now listed as doubtful for the match.
- No team has ever overturned a five-goal deficit in the Champions League knockout rounds, underscoring the scale of Atalanta’s task.
- Betting markets heavily favor Bayern to qualify, with some outlets noting closed markets on progression, as Atalanta mark their 100th UEFA game with a call from coach Raffaele Palladino for pride.