Bayern München 4 - 1 FT Atalanta

Allianz Arena

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Futmetrix Verdict
68
FT
Wed, Mar 18
Bayern München
4-1
Atalanta
⚡ Intensity 72
⚖️ Balance 14
🏆 Stakes 67
🎲 Upset 0
Bayern crush Atalanta to seal progression.

Kane's Brace Caps Off Ten-Goal European Demolition

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. Bayern München turned a commanding first-leg lead into a historic statement, dismantling Atalanta 10-2 on aggregate to march into the quarter-finals.

The First Half Stroll

With a 6-1 aggregate lead already secured from the first leg, the Stakes were practically non-existent for the hosts at the Allianz Arena. Atalanta arrived hoping for a miracle, but Bayern München immediately dominated possession with a suffocating 71% share. The Italians had no way out. The tempo was methodical until the 25th minute, when H. Kane stepped up to bury a penalty. That spot-kick shattered any lingering illusions of an impossible comeback. Even heavily rotated, the Bavarians controlled the pitch effortlessly. Meanwhile, Jonas Urbig stood firm in the home net, denying early speculative efforts from the visitors to keep the clean sheet intact going into the break.

The Second Half Barrage

The second half exploded into a shooting gallery. A high Intensity rating reflects the sheer volume of chances, as the teams combined for 39 total shots. In the 54th minute, Kane struck again, finishing clinically after a sharp pass from J. Stanisic. Just two minutes later, L. Diaz turned provider, setting up L. Karl to make it three on the night. The Balance of power was entirely one-sided. Atalanta’s defense crumbled under the relentless pressure, unable to track runners or block passing lanes. The tie was completely dead, yet Bayern played like they were chasing a late winner.

Next Stop Quarter-Finals

Diaz finally got his own name on the scoresheet in the 70th minute, slotting home a Karl assist to cap a brilliant individual performance. Atalanta did manage a late consolation effort. Substitute L. Samardzic found the back of the net in the 86th minute, finishing off a ball from M. Pasalic. But it was merely a footnote on a miserable night for the Italians. Urbig's seven vital saves ensured there was no late rally or Upset on the cards. With this resounding 4-1 victory, Bayern cruise into the next round looking utterly unstoppable. The rest of the continent will be watching their next move very closely.

Key Questions

What made Harry Kane the Man of the Match?

He scored a ruthless brace, opening the scoring with a penalty and converting clinically to kill the tie entirely.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

A relentless Bayern attack generating 25 shots overwhelmed the defense, combined with a late consolation effort from Atalanta.

What does this mean for Bayern München's season?

They advance to the Champions League quarter-finals with immense momentum, establishing themselves as heavy favorites for the title.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
71%
29%
Bayern München 71%
Atalanta 29%
Shots
25
14
Bayern München 25
Atalanta 14
Shots on Target
8
8
Bayern München 8
Atalanta 8
Expected Goals (xG)
3.61
2.24
Bayern München 3.61
Atalanta 2.24
Passes
853
343
Bayern München 853
Atalanta 343
Pass Accuracy
93%
85%
Bayern München 93%
Atalanta 85%
Corners
5
3
Bayern München 5
Atalanta 3
Fouls
8
4
Bayern München 8
Atalanta 4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Bayern München 0
Atalanta 0
Red Cards
0
0
Bayern München 0
Atalanta 0

Match Events

25' H. Kane
HT
54' H. Kane (J. Stanisic)
56' 🔄 A. Pavlovic D. Ofli
56' L. Karl (L. Diaz)
Ederson M. De Roon 🔄 57'
C. De Ketelaere L. Samardzic 🔄 57'
70' L. Diaz (L. Karl)
G. Scamacca N. Krstovic 🔄 71'
K. Sulemana G. Raspadori 🔄 71'
72' 🔄 H. Kane N. Jackson
72' 🔄 J. Stanisic F. Pavic
72' 🔄 T. Bischof S. Gnabry
G. Scalvini H. Ahanor 🔄 83'
83' 🔄 R. Guerreiro H. Ito
L. Samardzic (M. Pasalic) 86'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Bayern München

Goalkeepers
Jonas Urbig
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Josip Stanišić
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
63%
Pass Acc
Min-jae Kim
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Jonathan Tah
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
45%
Duel Win %
Tom Bischof
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Leon Goretzka
MAGNET
MAGNET
100
Activity
100
Activity
99
Passes
1
Duels
Aleksandar Pavlović
MAGNET
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
90
Passes
2
Duels
Lennart Karl
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.9
Rating
Raphaël Guerreiro
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Luis Díaz
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Harry Kane
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.2
Rating
BENCH
Leonard Prescott
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jannis Bartl
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Deniz Ofli
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dayot Upamecano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Itō
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vincent Manuba
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Konrad Laimer
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Serge Gnabry
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Jackson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Atalanta

Goalkeepers
Marco Sportiello
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Odilon Kossounou
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Isak Hien
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgio Scalvini
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Midfielders
Raoul Bellanova
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mario Pašalić
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Éderson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Lorenzo Bernasconi
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Charles De Ketelaere
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Kamaldeen Sulemana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Gianluca Scamacca
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Marco Carnesecchi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Francesco Rossi
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mitchel Bakker
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Berat Djimsiti
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sead Kolašinac
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Honest Ahanor
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Zappacosta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marten de Roon
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lazar Samardžić
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Nicola Zalewski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giacomo Raspadori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Krstović
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/10/2026 Atalanta 1 - 6 Bayern München UEFA Champions League New Balance Arena
03/10/2026
UEFA Champions League New Balance Arena
Bayern München Win
Atalanta Win
Draw