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With the B-Elf to Madrid: Bayern Munich won a draw against Atlético without several stars. In 1: 1 (0: 1) João Félix (minute 26) gave the advantage, Thomas Müller equalized with a penalty (86th). Bayern avoided the first Champions League bankruptcy since March 2019. At that time, Germany’s record champions failed in the round of 16 at Liverpool FC.
As Bayern had already won the group two days before the end of the preliminary round, coach Hansi Flick from the club from the Spanish capital dispensed with Robert Lewandowski, Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka, who were not even in the squad. In addition, Thomas Müller and Serge Gnabry were not in the German champions’ starting eleven, both were later substituted.
Rather than the established professionals, Bright Arrey-Mbi tried, among others, to have the 17-year-old make his professional debut and become the youngest Champions League player in the club’s history. In a five-man string, Arrey-Mbi acted as the left winger. There he got it after a throw-in in the 26th minute to win Marcos Llorente, who played the youth international and passed from the goal line in the defense zone; Felix entered.
Bavaria largely harmless
Otherwise, the Bavarians had a hard time. Even a shot from the right wing of the penalty area by 17-year-old Jamal Musiala (31), a failed cross by Lucas Hernández was the most promising goal approach for Munich. Jan Oblak had no major problems after running back to the line (11th). Otherwise, only Atlético played, mainly through Félix and left winger Yannick Carrasco.
Only with the inclusion of Gnabry and Müller (61st / 62nd) did Bayern’s offensive efforts increase. Atlético’s world-class goalkeeper Jan Oblak only had to intervene once when he launched a cross from the right in front of Müller (74th).
While Flick brought the next Champions League rookie to the finals with Angelo Stiller (76th), Diego Simeone reinforced the defense on the other side with Héctor Herrera (80th). After just five points from four games, Atlético was forced to act.
Simeone’s cautious strategy failed: after Felipe Monteiro’s foul on Müller, the Bayern striker converted to tie (86th). On the last group day, Atlético have to get at least one more draw in the final in Salzburg to go to the last 16.
