Atalanta x Bayern: confirmed lineup and where to watch live in the Champions League round of 16 By Janderson Luiz
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Atalanta and Bayern of Munique face each other this Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the UEFA The match takes place at New Balance Arena, at Bérgamo, at Itália, with the start scheduled for 9pm local time (5pm at Brasília).
The clash represents the first official meeting between the two teams in the history of the European competition. Atalanta arrives as the only Italian team remaining in the knockout stage after eliminations of other Italian clubs in the previous stages. Bayern of Munique seeks to impose its favoritism as leader of Bundesliga and build an advantage for the return game at home.
The lineups were confirmed by the teams shortly before the match. Raffaele Palladino commands Atalanta with a focus on defensive solidity and quick transitions, while Vincent Kompany focuses on possession of the ball and offensive strength of Bayern.
Where to watch live
The live stream of the match is available exclusively on HBO Max on Brasil. Subscribers can stream the game with multiple device options. In other countries, coverage varies depending on local rights, including channels such as Paramount+ on Estados Unidos and TNT Sports on Reino Unido.
Confirmed lineups
Atalanta: Carnesecchi; Kossounou, Hien, Kolašinac; Zappacosta, De Roon, Pašalić, Bernasconi; Samardžić, Zalewski; Scamacca. Técnico: Raffaele Palladino.
Bayern de Munique: Urbig; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Pavlović; Olise, Musiala, Luis Díaz; Kane. Técnico: Vincent Kompany.
Bayern has the return of Harry Kane after being absent in a previous game due to a minor injury, strengthening the attack. Atalanta adjusted the midfield with the inclusion of Samardžić and Zalewski for greater creativity on the wings.
Arbitration and weather forecasting
The Norwegian Espen Eskås referees the match, assisted by Jan Erik Engan and Isaak Elias Bashevkin. The refereeing team has experience in high-level European matches.
In Bérgamo, the forecast indicates a mild temperature of around 10-12°C at game time, with partially cloudy skies and a low chance of rain. Condições favorable for football, with no significant impacts expected on the pitch.
Recent team performance
Atalanta comes from a 2-2 draw against Udinese at Campeonato Italiano, showing defensive consistency but difficulties in holding results. Nos last five games, the team has two wins, two draws and one defeat.
Bayern of Munique beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1 in Bundesliga, with Kane preserved for this match. The Bavarian team has recorded four wins and one draw in the last five matches, demonstrating offensive strength.
Curiosities of the confrontation
Este is the first duel between Atalanta and Bayern in history. Atalanta eliminated Borussia Dortmund in the previous phase with a tight aggregate of 4-3. Bayern seeks to advance in the round of 16 for the third consecutive season. Gianluca Scamacca is Atalanta’s top scorer in the competition so far.
Tickets and stadium
The New Balance Arena, home of the Atalanta, has capacity for around 21 thousand fans. Tickets for the game sold out quickly among local fans, with high demand for the presence of Bayern. Medidas security measures were reinforced for the event.
The expectation is for a balanced game in the first half, with Bayern pressing for possession and Atalanta exploring counterattacks. The result of the first leg will be decisive in determining the place in the quarter-finals.
