Bayern Munich Dominate Atalanta in Champions League First Leg
Bergamo, Italy – Bayern Munich delivered a commanding performance, defeating Atalanta 6-2 in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The victory puts Bayern in a strong position heading into the return leg at the Allianz Arena on March 18.
Michael Olise was the star of the show for Bayern, heavily involved in the team’s early onslaught. He set up Serge Gnabry for the opening goal in the 12th minute, delivering a quick corner that found an unmarked Gnabry to assist Josip Stanisic’s close-range finish. Olise then added a goal of his own in the 22nd minute, curling a shot into the far corner after a surging run from Dayot Upamecano. He continued to be a threat, assisting Gnabry again to extend Bayern’s lead.
Bayern’s dominance continued with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Jamal Musiala, sandwiching Olise’s second goal of the night. By the 67th minute, the German giants had established a 6-0 lead. England captain Harry Kane, returning from a calf injury, was an unused substitute.
Atalanta managed to pull one back in added time through Mario Pasalic, but the damage was already done. The result extends Bayern’s unbeaten away run to nine games.
The first European meeting between the two sides saw Bayern quickly take control. Olise was denied three times by Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi inside the opening 10 minutes before Stanisic broke the deadlock. Olise ended an eight-game goal drought with his trademark curling effort.
This decisive win for Bayern Munich marks a significant step in their Champions League campaign, showcasing their attacking prowess and solidifying their position as a formidable force in the competition. You can find live match stats and commentary here.
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Bayern Munich were prepared for their first meeting with Atalanta, as detailed in the match preview on FC Bayern Munich’s official website.
